For the Birds

This is a birdhouse I turned for my entry in this year's birdhouse competition at the Ogden Nature Center. It was turned from some walnut logs that were cracked before turning and cracked a little more after. It's two pieces with the bottom glued into the top and a walnut perch also. The opening for the door is 1 5/8". After I had it done I had several suggestions including making the bottom removable from the top for cleaning. And I learned that different birds prefer a different sized opening. So I'm not sure if it will actually attract a bird family at all. It's 2 feet tall and 1 foot across the eaves. Because it's supposed to hang outside from Earth Day until Labor Day I finished it with Thompson water seal and then sprayed it with Helmsman Spar varnish over that. Next year's entry will be an "improved" model with a little more birdhouse research incorporated.

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cfuller

Registered: November 2004
Location: North Ogden, Utah
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Date: Fri March 30, 2007
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grey hackle

I really like the shape, and the cracks add to the natural feel of the the design.

#1 Fri March 30, 2007 12:45am

Leo Frilot

If I were a bird, I would move in it right now. And have all the female birds lined up waiting....
Sorry, got carried away. Very cool looking piece. I like the way it looks like it has been there a while.

#2 Fri March 30, 2007 1:00am

Gil

Super b1rd house, Curt!!!

#3 Fri March 30, 2007 1:57am

cptenaud

I like it. And a good use of a turning that cracked. If you are looking into bird house designs. This URL can be a good place to start. . . http://birding.about.com/od/buildhouses/Free_Plans_to_Build_Bird_Houses.htm

#4 Fri March 30, 2007 2:48pm

kidcolombia

Well, those folks at the competition don't know what super turning is all about. It should have won this year! Beautiful job. Its definitely "for the birds" (in a positive way...).

Jim

#5 Fri March 30, 2007 3:06pm