How to Hang Bird Nests for Different Types of Birds

For the most part, birds have basic needs when it comes to nesting. Giving them a food source, an area that provides protection, private nesting area, and water definitely will attract birds to nest. You need to try and figure out the type of birds you see flying around your home and then you can choose the type of nests.

1. Take some time to see what species
   of bird are generally in your area. You can use a pair of binoculars
   to get a close up look at the birds, as this will help you to
   identify it. In addition, when you know the type of bird, you will
   understand if they have special needs for nesting.


2. Look online to see how the
   particular bird nests. Keep in mind that in the United States there
   are cavity nesting species of birds and about 80 different types of
   these birds. By knowing the nesting habit of your bird species, you
   will know better where to hang the nest to attract the laying bird.


3. Place nests hanging in an open
   area if you are trying to attract bluebirds. Place nest hanging in a
   secluded area for mockingbirds. Make sure that the nests have a
   covering and hang them around the middle of spring.


4. Attract birds that eat insect such
   as the purple martins by placing the nest in an open area. These
   birds tend to nest with other birds. For all nests, you need to make
   sure they are high enough off the ground so that a wondering cat
   cannot get to the nest. Therefore, do not place a nest in a tree
   because cats climb trees and will kill the babies or mother bird.