{"id":745,"date":"2015-07-31T12:07:58","date_gmt":"2015-07-31T17:07:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/?p=745"},"modified":"2016-12-04T07:47:44","modified_gmt":"2016-12-04T13:47:44","slug":"bluebird-nest-boxes-for-total-beginners","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/?p=745","title":{"rendered":"Bluebird Nest Boxes for Total Beginners"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h2>How to Install Bluebird Nest Boxes<\/h2>\n<p>Little Piney hosts a healthy population of Eastern Bluebirds. \u00a0They are encouraged to settle here by good habitat and available real estate. \u00a0\u00a0We have 7 bluebird nest boxes put in place several years ago by previous owners. \u00a0Recently, I removed all nest boxes for cleaning and fresh paint, and added predator-discouraging baffles to each mounting pole. \u00a0In preparation, I read many sources on Bluebird nest boxes and predator baffles, \u00a0but I still felt confused. Now that I have figured it out,\u00a0 here&#8217;s my simple step by step guide&#8211;<strong><em>Bluebird Nest Boxes for Total Beginners&#8211;<\/em><\/strong>to make it easier for you.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_1830\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-1830\" style=\"width: 960px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"1830\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/?attachment_id=1830\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/DSC_0306.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"3872,2592\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D3000&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1464437610&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;60&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;100&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.00625&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"Texas Wildflowers\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Field of Blooms&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/DSC_0306-960x643.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-1830 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/DSC_0306-960x643.jpg\" alt=\"Field of Blooms\" width=\"960\" height=\"643\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/DSC_0306-960x643.jpg 960w, https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/DSC_0306-595x398.jpg 595w, https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/DSC_0306-768x514.jpg 768w, https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/05\/DSC_0306-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 960px) 100vw, 960px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-1830\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Bluebird Nest Box in a Field of Blooms<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h5><strong>Step One:<\/strong><\/h5>\n<p>I&#8217;m not handy with a saw, and nest boxes are available on Ebay and Etsy for as little as $15.00 apiece. \u00a0So my step one is order nest boxes specifically made for Eastern Bluebirds. <a href=\"http:\/\/www.texasbluebirdsociety.org\/documents\/HomeownersManualas3-fold.pdf\">\u00a0 Texas Bluebird Society<\/a>\u00a0also sells nest boxes and\u00a0shares all the specifications and building plans if you prefer that route. \u00a0Basically, the box should have a 1 1\/2&#8243; opening with a \u00a0square wood predator guard, be made of untreated wood, have cross ventilation, and open in the front or side (with a screw or fastener) for monitoring and cleaning. \u00a0If painted, the boxes should be a light neutral color to help with heat control in the summer.<\/p>\n<p>Here are some of my nest boxes, cleaned up and painted just enough to lighten the color while preserving the weathered patina that gives them character:<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_746\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-746\" style=\"width: 331px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/IMG_2221.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"746\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/?attachment_id=746\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/IMG_2221.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2448,3264\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;2.4&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;iPhone 5&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1437314130&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;4.12&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;50&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0047846889952153&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"IMG_2221\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Bluebird Nest Boxes&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/IMG_2221-768x1024.jpg\" class=\" wp-image-746\" src=\"https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/IMG_2221-225x300.jpg\" alt=\"Bluebird Nest Boxes\" width=\"331\" height=\"440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/IMG_2221-225x300.jpg 225w, https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/IMG_2221-768x1024.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 331px) 100vw, 331px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-746\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Eastern Bluebird Nest Boxes<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h5>Step Two:<\/h5>\n<p>Blue Bird boxes are attached to posts of 1&#8243; diameter or less. (Mine are larger.) \u00a0PVC conduit \u00a0is slipped over rebar pounded into the ground. The posts should be about 6&#8242; high.<\/p>\n<p>Locate the posts in open areas a hundred feet away from brush and trees if possible, about one box per acre.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_747\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-747\" style=\"width: 685px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_0551.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"747\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/?attachment_id=747\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_0551.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2592,3872\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D3000&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1437813224&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;55&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.016666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"DSC_0551\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_0551-685x1024.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-747 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_0551-685x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Bluebird nest boxes\" width=\"685\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_0551-685x1024.jpg 685w, https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_0551-201x300.jpg 201w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 685px) 100vw, 685px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-747\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">PVC over rebar post<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h5>Step Three:<\/h5>\n<p>Attach predator baffles to keep out the snakes and raccoons. \u00a0Don&#8217;t skip this step! \u00a0It is heartbreaking\u00a0 to open the box and find it ransacked. \u00a0Vaseline on the pole does not work, by the way. \u00a0A diagram for building the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.texasbluebirdsociety.org\/documents\/kingstonpredatorbaffle.pdf\">Kingston Predator Baffle<\/a>\u00a0can be found at the Texas Bluebird Society website. Baffles can be constructed for about $10.00 apiece, or you can purchase a raccoon baffle made by <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2f1mhca\">Woodlink.<\/a>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_751\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-751\" style=\"width: 201px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a style=\"color: #000000;\" href=\"https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_0556-e1438029961298.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"751\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/?attachment_id=751\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_0556-e1438029961298.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2592,3872\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D3000&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1437813383&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;55&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0125&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;8&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"DSC_0556\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_0556-e1438029961298-685x1024.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-751 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_0556-e1438029961298-201x300.jpg\" alt=\"Bluebird nest boxes\" width=\"201\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_0556-e1438029961298-201x300.jpg 201w, https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_0556-e1438029961298-685x1024.jpg 685w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 201px) 100vw, 201px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-751\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Kingston Predator Baffle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 177px\" class=\"wp-caption alignright\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"\/\/ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com\/widgets\/q?_encoding=UTF8&amp;ASIN=B015EMWMVS&amp;Format=_SL160_&amp;ID=AsinImage&amp;MarketPlace=US&amp;ServiceVersion=20070822&amp;WS=1&amp;tag=lostpineslife-20\" width=\"177\" height=\"295\" border=\"0\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\">Woodlink Raccoon Baffle<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Until I had all the pieces, I couldn&#8217;t figure out how the baffle was attached to the pole. \u00a0The baffle has to go on before the birdhouse is mounted, and it has to be able to swing freely so animals can&#8217;t climb it. \u00a0 The baffle is mounted using a hose clamp and two pieces of galvanized metal perforated plumber&#8217;s tape bent and bolted together.<\/p>\n<p>Below is a <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2f173Ed\">turn key hose clamp<\/a>. \u00a0A ten-pack costs $16.24 at <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2f1naBv\">Amazon.com<\/a>. \u00a0It slips over the top of the pole to hold the plumber&#8217;s tape in place.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_749\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-749\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignleft\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_0552.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"749\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/?attachment_id=749\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_0552.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"3872,2592\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D3000&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1437813292&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;55&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.016666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"DSC_0552\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_0552-1024x685.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-749 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_0552-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"Bluebird nest boxes\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_0552-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_0552-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_0552-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-749\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hose clamp<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_750\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-750\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_0553.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"750\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/?attachment_id=750\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_0553.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"3872,2592\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;6.3&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D3000&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1437813328&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;55&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.016666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"DSC_0553\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_0553-1024x685.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-750 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_0553-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"Bluebird nest boxes\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_0553-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_0553-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_0553-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-750\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Hose clamp tightened on pole.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2ghDnrB\">Plumber&#8217;s tape\u00a0<\/a>is cut into 6-9&#8243; pieces. \u00a0Using two pieces, form a circle in the middle just large enough to slip over the pole and bolt the pieces together. \u00a0Bend as shown below and place above the hose clamp<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_753\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-753\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_0554.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"753\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/?attachment_id=753\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_0554.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"3872,2592\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;5.6&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D3000&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1437813338&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;55&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.016666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"DSC_0554\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;2 pieces of plumber&amp;#8217;s tape cut, bent, and bolted together&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_0554-1024x685.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-753 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_0554-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"Bluebird nest boxes\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_0554-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_0554-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_0554-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-753\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">2 pieces of plumber&#8217;s tape cut, bent, and bolted together.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<figure id=\"attachment_754\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-754\" style=\"width: 300px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"754\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/?attachment_id=754\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_0555.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"3872,2592\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;6.3&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D3000&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1437813362&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;55&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.016666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;1&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"DSC_0555\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_0555-1024x685.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-754 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_0555-300x201.jpg\" alt=\"Bluebird nest boxes\" width=\"300\" height=\"201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_0555-300x201.jpg 300w, https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_0555-1024x685.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_0555-272x182.jpg 272w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-754\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">The plumber&#8217;s tape piece slides over the pole and rests on the hose clamp.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>The baffle has a round opening in the screen at the top. \u00a0The opening should be a little wider than the pole so that it fits loosely enough to allow the baffle to swing, but tightly enough to keep a snake from crawling through. \u00a0I snipped mine with directress. \u00a0The baffle goes on over the plumber&#8217;s tape and rests on top.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_756\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-756\" style=\"width: 201px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_0557-e1438035630822.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"756\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/?attachment_id=756\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_0557-e1438035630822.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2592,3872\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D3000&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1437813564&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;55&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.0125&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;8&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"DSC_0557\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;Baffle mounted on post&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" data-large-file=\"https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_0557-e1438035630822-685x1024.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-756 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_0557-e1438035630822-201x300.jpg\" alt=\"Bluebird nest boxes\" width=\"201\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_0557-e1438035630822-201x300.jpg 201w, https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_0557-e1438035630822-685x1024.jpg 685w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 201px) 100vw, 201px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-756\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Baffle mounted on post<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<h5>Step 4<\/h5>\n<p>Next the nest box is attached to the pole. \u00a0My boxes are attached with long screws that go through the inside back toward the bottom and at the top. \u00a0I use a battery powered drill to make a hole through the box and pipe and switch to a screw driver to attach. \u00a0If the box doesn&#8217;t have a board that extends above the roof you will have to take the door off to mount with two screws.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_757\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-757\" style=\"width: 201px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a href=\"https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_0558-e1438035713426.jpg\"><img decoding=\"async\" data-attachment-id=\"757\" data-permalink=\"https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/?attachment_id=757\" data-orig-file=\"https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_0558-e1438035713426.jpg\" data-orig-size=\"2592,3872\" data-comments-opened=\"1\" data-image-meta=\"{&quot;aperture&quot;:&quot;8&quot;,&quot;credit&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;camera&quot;:&quot;NIKON D3000&quot;,&quot;caption&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;created_timestamp&quot;:&quot;1437813845&quot;,&quot;copyright&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;focal_length&quot;:&quot;55&quot;,&quot;iso&quot;:&quot;200&quot;,&quot;shutter_speed&quot;:&quot;0.016666666666667&quot;,&quot;title&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;orientation&quot;:&quot;8&quot;}\" data-image-title=\"DSC_0558\" data-image-description=\"\" data-image-caption=\"&lt;p&gt;I removed the door to mount this box.&lt;\/p&gt;\n\" 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https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/DSC_0587-960x643.jpg 960w, https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/DSC_0587-272x182.jpg 272w, https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2016\/03\/DSC_0587.jpg 1240w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 595px) 100vw, 595px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2>Happy Nest Watching<\/h2>\n<p>I carry a stool, cordless drill\/screwdriver, wire cutters, and the next boxes and baffle materials in my big wagon. \u00a0Also I have my <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2f5gnKm\">Ryobi\u00a0string trimmer<\/a>\u00a0for trimming tall grass. \u00a0It&#8217;s light weight, forty volts, rechargeable, and takes a <a href=\"http:\/\/amzn.to\/2f5h9Y5\">brush cutting attachment<\/a> that works well on woody stemmed weeds. \u00a0Both attachments make my chores much easier at Little Piney.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_759\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-759\" style=\"width: 685px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><a 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data-large-file=\"https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_0560-e1438035730654-685x1024.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-759 size-large\" src=\"https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_0560-e1438035730654-685x1024.jpg\" alt=\"Bluebird nest box\" width=\"685\" height=\"1024\" srcset=\"https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_0560-e1438035730654-685x1024.jpg 685w, https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/07\/DSC_0560-e1438035730654-201x300.jpg 201w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 685px) 100vw, 685px\" \/><\/a><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-759\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Couldn&#8217;t do it without my wagon<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>I hope <em><strong>Bluebird Nest Boxes for Total Beginners<\/strong><\/em> helps people who want to host bluebirds understand what hose clamps and plumber&#8217;s tape have to do with predator proofing. \u00a0Nest boxes may seem like a lot of trouble but what a great feeling I have when I open a nest box and see a neat pine needle nest cradling\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/bluebirds-and-chickadees-full-house-at-little-piney\/\">tiny blue eggs<\/a>\u00a0or <a href=\"https:\/\/lostpineslife.com\/nest-box-surprises\/\">featherless newborns<\/a>. \u00a0Best of luck with your Bluebirds! \u00a0Feel free to ask questions or post photos of your own nest boxes here at Lost Pines Life! \u00a0And please report your results to NestWatch.org.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&nbsp; How to Install Bluebird Nest Boxes Little Piney hosts a healthy population of Eastern Bluebirds. \u00a0They are encouraged to settle here by good habitat and available real estate. \u00a0\u00a0We have 7 bluebird nest boxes put in place several years ago by previous owners. \u00a0Recently, I removed all nest boxes for cleaning and fresh paint,<span class=\"more-link\">Continue 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