Going Small Scale with a Mini Bird House
For many homeowners who love birds, bird houses and feeders are prominent fixtures in the yard. They are extensive, vibrant pieces of artwork that attract birds and keep them safe. The air is often filled with the sound of happy birds, and inside, the bird watcher smiles, surrounded by guide books and encyclopedias. However, bird houses are not just for the bird enthusiast, and while the primary of any bird house or feeder is to protect and nurture birds, they have other purposes as well.
A mini bird house is the perfect option for a homeowner looking for a little decoration in his or her yard. Smaller than traditional houses or feeders, which often include their own stands and can take up a large amount of the grass, miniature houses and feeders provide protection for a few birds, but do not usually attract huge flocks like their larger counterparts. Still, a few birds will be happy, and may even nest in the area, and for the homeowner, the mini bird house will be a beautiful piece of art for years to come.
Function and Style
As stated above, traditional bird houses, even the smaller ones, are often functional pieces of carpentry that, even if they do not take up the entire yard, take up a particular spot. They rest on their own stands, and while birds will be attracted to the area, and while they may look beautiful, they do not provide much else. A mini bird house, however, is rarely its own entity. Some miniature bird houses hang from trees, bushes or other pre-existing things in the yard. Others can be placed on fountains or in flower boxes, or can even be hung like ornaments from wind chimes. Some are built-in to other lawn ornaments, such as planter boxers. A mini bird house can add practicality to other lawn arts, while also adding art itself.
Like other bird houses, a mini bird house is usually made from wood, but it can be designed from any number of materials. It can also be hand-painted to match the décor of the yard or even the stain of the main house. When it is included as an add-on to other pieces of lawn equipment, it will usually be designed and painted to match that theme. Either way, a mini bird house is the perfect way for a homeowner to add a piece of nature to his or her yard, to help a few birds along the way, even if he or she is not a bird enthusiast. Every yard can benefit from the sound of singing, and miniature bird houses are unique fixtures that will attract much attention.
