Nesting Structures for Beneficial Songbirds on Midwest Farms

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Tree Swallow on songbird nest box. Photo: Gary Paakksonen

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:

What and Where Beneficial Songbirds Eat and Nest for Minnesota/Wisconsin

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