Nesting Structures for Beneficial Songbirds on West Coast Farms

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Nestbox at Ridge Vineyard. Photo by Jerry James

*RECENTLY UPDATED* This publication provides guidance on installing and maintaining nesting structures for beneficial songbirds on farms. It details the requirements for successful nesting, such as food, cover, and water, and offers specific instructions on the types of nest boxes to use, their placement, and how to protect them from predators.

Particularly useful is a table on pages 5-6 called What and Where Beneficial Songbirds Eat and Nest. Download the table separately here:

 

See Nesting Structures References and Photo Credits Here

Midwest Version of the Document Available Here