Building an owl house with these instructions requires the use of tools that are capable of injuring or even causing death. By viture of using these instructions, you agree to hold the author(s), contributor(s), distributor(s), and any other party involved in the creation and publishing of this book, harmless in all cases. Looking to build a barn owl box but unsure of where to start? We've put together this list of plans you can make today, and they're all free! SITE SELECTION Before installing a barn owl nest-box, be sure the property is appropriate.
Barn owls need open areas, like fields and meadows, in which to hunt. In urban areas barn owls do well as long as there are hunting grounds nearby, like parks, ball fields, golf course, cemetery. Avoid placing a box close to power poles or other dangerous prominent objects.
A: Boxes that open to the inside of a barn are accessible to raccoons, a common predator and skilled climber that kills adult barn owls and destroys their nests. A barn owl can be enticed to establish a home base where a nesting box has been constructed, thereby providing a perfect solution for pest control! Unlike most birds, owls may use their nest sites for roost. AMERICAN KESTREL, EASTERN SCREECH.
Barn Owl nestboxes: Free Barn Owl nest box plans to download & print. How to erect a nesting box instructions. Best owl box designs.
Is your area suitable? Habitat reduction has reduced their numbers over the last century, and an active program of owl box construction will help offset this. An abundance of information exists1,2,3,4 about Barn Owls and Barn Owl boxes. A broad search of internet sources will reveal an extensive amount of information on Barn Owls, including box designs.
Barred Owl Nest Box Plan Dimensions: 18" wide, 19" deep, 24" tall Materials: 1⁄2" treated plywood, 2x2 lumber or baluster, 1 & 5/8" exterior grade screws, liquid nails or waterproof wood glue, stain, 3/8" vinyl-coated wire, thimbles & clamps. Optional: tar paper or roofing shingles, roofing nails or staples. Download the plans here.
Owl boxes are a great at-home or school project. Hung in a tree, an owl box creates a space for a nesting owl and her babies. Make one for yourself - or donate an owl box to Austin Wildlife Rescue! They are great for young owls and even juvenile squirrels.