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The best bird houses for your feathered friends

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Having birds in your yard can be beneficial to your garden. Birds can help eat and control bugs. They pollinate plants and control garden weeds. Attract them with a lovely bird house that decorates your outdoor area while helping you keep a healthy garden.

Who doesn’t enjoy the fluttering of birds in their backyard? If you appreciate nature and the outdoors, you’ll love frequent visits from birds. With a bird house kit, you can naturally attract the birds in your area and enjoy the relaxing benefits of their presence. Let’s take a look at our favorites.

AQUEENLY Hand-Woven Hummingbird House Set of 3

Best for Hummingbirds

Handmade from natural hibiscus grass, the AQUEENLY Hand-Woven Hummingbird House is a set of three environmentally friendly bird shelters. Perfectly sized for hummingbirds, these durable houses are mildewproof and breathable. Thanks to their tight weaving, these houses retain their shape and withstand all weather conditions.

Perky-Pet Wren Home

Best for Wrens

Attract wrens to your garden with the Perky-Pet Wren Home. With a cute, Dutch-style roof, this bird house is made from fir wood. It includes a rope for easy hanging and features a hole for comfortable bird entry. Hang this lovely bird house from a tree or pole in your yard and give a bird a safe and cozy home.

Woodlink Wooden Bluebird House

Best for Bluebirds

Add color to your garden with the Woodlink Wooden Bluebird House that attracts colorful feathered friends. It’s built from reforested, kiln-dried, inland red cedar and is specifically designed to attract the bluebirds in your area. It features an entry hole plus a top and drain hole to provide ventilation and a comfortable habitat for bluebirds.

If you want to attract birds to your yard, a bird house is the perfect way to do it. You’ll be thrilled to receive your first visitors and will love the joy that they bring to your home. With beautiful sounds, fluttering movements, and gardening benefits, these lovely companions are sure to bring much happiness to your everyday life.

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