Alaskan Bird Information

Tree Swallow

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Recommended Hole Size: 1.5 Inches

Tree Swallows are cavity-nesting birds that readily use birdhouses. They are found all throughout Alaska and are known for their iridescent blue-green plumage

Recommended Birdhouse Height: Place birdhouses for Tree Swallows on a pole or structure at a height of 5 to 15 feet above the ground. They prefer open areas, so positioning the birdhouse in a clear space is ideal.
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Black-capped Chickadee

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Recommended Hole Size: 1.125 to 1.25 inches

Black-capped chickadees are known for their distinctive "chick-a-dee-dee-dee" call. They readily nest in birdhouses, especially in wooded areas.

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Recommended Birdhouse Height:
Black-capped Chickadees tend to prefer heights of 5 to 15 feet. Place the birdhouse near the trunk of a tree, on a pole, or under the eaves of a building. They are adaptable and can use a variety of heights.

House Wren

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Recommended Hole Size: 1 inch
House Wren

House wrens are small, brown birds that are common across Alaska. They often use birdhouses for nesting, and they are known for their bubbly songs.

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Recommended Birdhouse Height:
House Wrens prefer their birdhouses at lower heights, typically between 4 to 10 feet above the ground. You can mount the birdhouse on a tree or fence post.
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