Macomb Conservation District presents “Wildlife Structures”

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Macomb Conservation District presents “Wildlife Structures” Joe St. John, Director Sherri Higgins, Administrator

This is what you might find in your backyard…..Invasive Species!

This is our Goal…….Native Birds!

Eastern Bluebird

Eastern Bluebird Information

Bluebird Nest box Important Features Ventilation 1 ½ inch entrance hole Predator Guard Side cleanout Must be cleaned out each year Drainage Place away from human activity

Tree Swallow A Good Native Bird Competitor

English Sparrow – An Invasive Species & Fierce Competitor

Eastern Bluebird Nest box Plans

Peterson Bluebird Nest box Plans

House Wren

Wren Information

Wren Nest box Important Features Ventilation 1 1/8 inch entrance hole Side Cleanout Drainage Must be cleaned out each year

Black Capped Chickadee Information

Wren Nest box Plans

Wood Ducks Drake Hen sitting on eggs!

Good and Bad Competition for the Wood Duck nest box Good Competition Screech Owl American Kestrel Indifferent Squirrels Racoons Starlings House Sparrows Watch out for Snakes Hornets and Wasps

Wood Duck Nest box Plans

Barn Owl Nest Boxes

What Owl Species do you want to build a house for? Screech owls – wood duck plans will work other plans available on internet Barn owls – We have plans if interested - nestboxes are large & heavy Great Horned owl – platform nest builder Metro Beach Nature Center uses a galvanized 2 bushel container which is very successful

Barn Owl Nest box Plans

Purple Martins

Purple Martin Houses

Michigan has 9 species of bats Little Brown Bat

Bat Houses Black tar paper roof Ventilation Entrance Landing Area Made from rough sawn spruce

Positive & Negative Comparison Bats Eats mosquitos and pests that eat our crops West Nile disease bio control method Bats are pollinators May carry rabies Hard to attract bats to this structure Do not install on your home

Bat House Plans

Tips Clean out structures at least once a year! Knock before you open cleanout door! Instead of using a tree, stake you birdhouse! Lots of information on the internet! Field mice might move in for the winter! Perches are not needed! You may want to keep a log!