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Cardinal nesting shelter bird house plans.
The best location will be underneath the overhang of the house and about 6 feet or higher to prevent predators from attacking it.
Plans include a free PDF download (link at bottom of blog post), drawings, measurements, shopping list, and cut list.
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Overview
Material List
Shopping List
| Qty. | Disc. | Size |
| 1 | 1×8 | 3/4in.x7-1/4in.x6ft. |
| finish nails | 1-1/2in. | |
| exterior wood glue |
Cutting List
| Part# | Qty. | Disc. | Size |
| A | 1 | 1×8 | 5-3/4in. x 6-3/4in. |
| B | 2 | 1×8 | 6in.x6in. (45-degree bevel cut on one edge) |
| C | 1 | 1×8 | 13-1/2in. |
| D | 1 | 1×8 | 6in.x7in. |
| E | 1 | 1×8 | 6in.x6-1/4in. |
| F | 1 | 1×8 | 1-3/4in.x5-3/4in. |
Cut a piece of 1×8 to 5-3/4in. x 6-3/4in. (A).
Cut two pieces of 1×8 to 6in.x 6in. (B).
Cut a 45-degree bevel cut as shown on drawing.
Cut a piece of 1×8 to 13-1/2in. (C).
Cut one piece of 1×8 to 6in.x 6-1/4in. (E).
Cut one piece of 1×8 to 6in.x7in. (D).
Cut one piece of 1×8 to 1-3/4in.x 5-3/4in. (F).
Assemble the bird house using exterior wood glue and 1 1/2″ finish nails.
Thank you, the plans were very easy to follow
Never heard of a 1 x 8 x6 ft fence board. Would this be pressur treated. Saw a redwood one, but was out of stock. Are you using a fence board because it’s dog eared at the top? I wouldn’t think pressure treated wood would be good for the birds. Thanks.
I agree with you. use cedar or pine. its natural
You have very nice plans to carry out, thank you very much
Looking forward to enticing cardinals to bring up their family in my yard.