Fig. 1. Barnwood in the border
Weathered Barnwood Nest Box
Baeolophus bicolor — tufted titmouse
Reclaimed fence boards, grayed by a few Midwestern winters, assembled into a sturdy box with a 1¼-inch entry for titmice, nuthatches and chickadees.
Leaves us in 1–2 business days. Standard delivery takes 3–6 business days in the contiguous US — free on orders of $75+, otherwise $7.95. Unused items can be returned within 30 days — see our returns policy.
Field tip: Clean out old nesting material each September.
Field notes on this piece
We buy the boards from fence replacements in Iowa and Illinois, plane only the inside faces, and leave the outside as weather made it. Every box is a little different in color and grain.
A 1¼-inch hole suits tufted titmice and white-breasted nuthatches in the East, and plain and oak titmice out West. Mount on a tree trunk or post 5–12 feet up, out of afternoon sun.
What sets it apart
- Thick guard block deters raccoon reach-ins
- Hinged roof for clean-outs
- Every piece is one of a kind
- Stainless hardware won’t streak
Pairs well with
Ruby Saucer Glass Hummingbird Feeder
Archilochus colubris — ruby-throated hummingbird