Components of a Nature Habitat - Bird Nesting Chart

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Not everyone will be blessed with all sixteen Habitat Components on their property.

This does not mean that introducing as many as possible will not enhance wildlife. The key is to understand each of the components, what they are, how they assist in nature and what wildlife will be assisted by their availability.

Components of a Nature Habitat
Bird Nesting Chart

The Registry of Nature Habitats - Bird Nesting Chart

Components of a Nature Habitat

Structural:

Living:

Structural Habitat Component

Bird Nesting Chart

BIRD NESTING CHART
Species	Habitat	Height of Box	Nesting Season	Nesting Material	Eggs
Bewick's Wren	Edge of Woods, wood clearing, backyard near building	5 - 15'	May - July	Twigs, grass, lined w/ feathers	5 - 7 White w/brown flecks
Black-capped Chickadee	Edge of Woods, wood clearing	5 - 15'	April - July	Wood chips, moss, hair, feathers	6 - 8 White w/red-brown speckles
Carolina Chickadee	Edge of woods, wood clearing	5 - 15'	April - July	Wood chips, moss, hair, feathers	6 White w/brown speckles
Carolina Wren	Edge of woods, wood clearing, backyard near building	5 - 15'	May - July	Twigs, dry grass	5 White to creamy
Downy Woodpecker	Edge of woods, wood clearing	5 - 15'	April - July	Wood chips	4 - 5 White to pale buff
Eastern Bluebird	Pasture, field	3 - 6'	March - July	Grasses, pine needles, weeds, lining of fine grass	4 - 5 Clear blue
Hairy Woodpecker	Edge of woods, wood clearing	12 - 20'	Feb - April	Wood chips	3 - 6 White
House Wren	Edge of woods, wood clearing	5 - 15'	April - July	Twigs, grass	6 - 7 White marked w/brown
Mountain Bluebird	Pasture, field	3 - 6'	April - July	Weed stems, pine needles	4 - 6 Pale blue to bluish-white
Mountain Chickadee	Edge of woods, wood clearing	5 - 15'	April - July	Moss, fur, feathers, shredded bark	7 - 9 White
Northern Flicker	Pasture, field	10 - 30'	April - July	Wood chips	7 - 9 White
Plain Titmouse	Edge of woods, wood clearing	5 - 15'	April - August	Moss, grass, feathers, fur	3 - 9 White
Red-shafted Flicker	Pasture, field	10 - 30'	Feb - April	Wood chips	6 - 8 White
Screech Owl	Edge of woods, wood clearing	10 - 30'	Feb - April	Wood chips	2 - 7 White
Tufted Titmouse	Edge of woods, wood clearing	5 -15'	April - August	Grasses	5 - 6 White w/brown speckles
Tree Swallow	Pasture, field	4 -15'	March - May	Grass lined w/feathers	4 - 6 White
Violet-green Swallow	Pasture, field	4 -15'	March - May	Grass lined w/feathers	4 - 7 White
Western Bluebird	Pasture, field	3 - 6'	March - August	Weed stems, twigs or feathers	4 - 6 Pale blue to bluish-white
White-breasted Nuthatch	Edge of woods, wood clearing	5 -15'	May - July	Bark, roots, grass	5 - 6 White w/brown speckles
Yellow-shafted Flicker	Edge of woods, wood clearing	5 -15'	March - July	Wood chips	5 - 10 White

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