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There are different types of bird houses that will attract specific varieties of birds. For instance, if you wanted to attract owls you should consider tree trunk bird houses. These houses mount directly to a tree trunk, as opposed to hanging from a branch, or being mounted on a pole.
There are other birds that are attracted to tree trunk bird houses as well. Bluebirds will take well to a house mounted a few feet off the ground. Because they are so low to the ground, it is important to protect bluebird houses from predators. This can be done with a predator guard. Bluebirds also may fall victim to larger birds, such as starlings. To avoid this simply make sure that the entrance hole to the house is no bigger than an inch and a half. This will keep birds large enough to bother a bluebird from entering the house.
Chickadees are another species of bird that enjoys tree trunk bird houses. You can mount their houses slightly higher than bluebird houses, about six feet from ground level is ideal. If you want to attract swallows, mount your bird house to a dead tree trunk rather than a live one. Swallows are naturally inclined to nest in dead trees. Believe it or not, a woodpecker will also use a house, especially one mounted directly onto the trunk of a tree with direct sunlight on the exposed face of the house. If you are looking to attract a woodpecker, you should fill the house partially with wood chips and sawdust. Then the woodpecker can excavate the house itself, much like it would a rotten spot on a tree trunk.
