How Do You Build An Owl Nesting Box?
Build this simple screech owl nesting box to attract these interesting birds into your back yard. The screech owl is a year round resident in nearly every state across the country. They primarily inhabit woodlands, but are also commonly found in suburban and urban areas. Like many birds which rely on tree cavities for nesting sites, loss of habitat makes it harder for screech owls to find suitable nesting sites. Fortunately, screech owls will readily move into a nest box to raise their young. This owl nesting box is an easy project to make from a single 1″ x 10″ x 8′ pine or cedar board. Cut a ¾” thick board into the following parts: Qty Description Size 1 — Front (part A) — 8″W x 16 ¼”L 1 — Back (part B) — 9 ½”W x 24″L 2 — Sides (part C) — 6 ¾”W x 18″L 1 — Roof (part D) — 9″W x 11″L 1 — Bottom (part E) — 6 ½”W x 6 ¾”L 1 — Entrance guard (Part F) — 5 ½”W x 5 ½” L Layout and the drill the 3″ entrance hole in the front (part A) of the owl nesting box. Measure up 12 1/2″ from
