1. Gourd-ous Location.
It looks like a bee hive, but this beautiful hand-painted gourd is a home for nuthatches, swallows or small woodpeckers. Made by Twisted Twig Gourds, this decorative design is protected with polyurethane for years of outdoor enjoyment. Hang it on a covered porch or in a shade tree and welcome a family. Hand Painted Gourd Birdhouse, $26, Lazy Dog Vintage, 335 State St., Hamburg, 484.660.3695. lazydogvintage.com
2. Felted Favorite.
Give wrens and chickadees a colorful home. Made of 100 percent hand-felted sheep wool, this vibrant and adorable strawberry-shaped house makes an ideal nest for small birds. As the wool breaks down over time, birds can recycle and reuse by harvesting the felt to line nests of their own creation. Strawberry Felt Birdhouse, $39.99, Riverview Garden & Gifts, 3049 Pricetown Rd., Temple, 610.929.5049. gardensandgifts.com
3. Cool Carving.
A delightful carved design of leaves and branches gives this birdhouse curb appeal. Any wrens looking to move into your yard can stay snug and dry in this locally crafted home. Hang from a branch six feet or higher off of the ground. Make sure it’s visible to attract prospective residents. Locally Carved Wren Bird House, $32.99, Wild Birds Unlimited, 2649 Shillington Rd., Sinking Spring, 610.670.5508. sinkingspring.wbu.com
4. Built for Bluebirds.
Crafted of high-quality cedar, this house features an enclosed cavity design. Cleanout doors make it easy to refresh this space before new tenants arrive. A five-year warranty, along with insect and rot-resistant wood, ensures that bluebirds will enjoy this home again and again. Nature’s Way Cedar Bluebird Box House, $27.99, Esbenshade’s Garden Centers, 721 Park Rd., Fleetwood, 610.944.3000. 1749 Bowmansville Rd., Mohnton, 717.445.6055. esbenshades.com
5. Naturally Cozy.
A rough-cut wood exterior makes this birdhouse look like a snug home inside a tree. Constructed in Lancaster County, it’s perfectly sized for wrens or finches and features a roof made of reclaimed tin. House finches are frequently first to discover bird feeders, so give them a place to stay. You'll thank yourself for welcoming new friends. Lancaster-made Birdhouse, $16.99, Ryeland Gardens, 37 Weiser Lane, Womelsdorf, 610.589.4917. ryelandgardens.com
