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Good bird house plans site?

Hey there, Does anyone know of any good sites that have bird house plans on them. The ones I have found are not too good. I am looking for plans for birds that live in the southern U.S. Thanks!

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1. Building a bird house: http://www.lowes.com/lowes/lkn?action=howTo&p=Build/BrdHouse Simple plan for small birds: http://habitat.ms11.net/bird/birdhouseplan.jpg Wren House plan: http://habitat.ms11.net/bird/wrenhouseplan.jpg Log birdhouse: http://habitat.ms11.net/bird/LogBirdHouse.htm Wrens are small songbirds, & are native to North and South America, Asia, and Europe. The wren is one of the most beloved songbirds of all time, and it is truly a pleasure to hear them singing in the morning From Texas Parks & Wildlife-Specifications for Bird Houses http://www.tpwd.state.tx.us/publications/nonpwdpubs/introducing_birds/bird_houses/ Purple Martin House: http://www.50birds.com/BPPurpleMartin.htm Dates of Purple Martin sightings in the south: http://www.purple-martin-house-plans.com/scouts.html Bird house construction plans from Cornell: http://www.birds.cornell.edu/birdhouse/resources/construct Coconut Birdhouse: http://www.birdwatchersdigest.com/site/how_to/build_your_own/coconut_birdhouse.aspx Mark Johns, who works with the N.C. Wildlife Resources Commission to coordinate the N.C. Partners in Flight Program bird conservation program, says there are some things to be aware of. "Don't use treated wood if at all possible...Try to use a wood that does not decay easily, like cedar or cypress. It will last longer." advises: "Avoid painting boxes or treating wood with a preservative. This may cause the boxes to absorb too much heat (if you use a dark color) or give off toxic vapors." http://faculty.ncwc.edu/MBrooks/pif/Native%20Plant/Build%20a%20better%20birdhouse.htm This site links you to info about specific birds: http://www.birds.cornell.edu/birdhouse/bios/sp_accts/ Carolina Chickadee inhabits the southeastern United States: http://www.birds.cornell.edu/birdhouse/bios/sp_accts/cach Good luck! Hope this helps.