Nature's Way Bird Products CWH4 Cedar Bluebird Viewing House

I already had a different brand of birdhouse and Eastern bluebirds took up residence there this spring. I was disappointed that I had no way to see interior progress (although now I understand that’s a good thing because peeking at a certain point can make the fledgling ms leave to too early.) Anyway… I read that birds may fight over a house if there is only one. So I purchased this one because of the good reviews and the option to see inside.I ordered this March 18 and installed it about a week later facing north. (My understanding is directional preference for bluebirds is east, north, south, west in that order.) Well… here we are April 5th and chickadees have moved in and set up house. The new house is full to the brim of nesting material and no- I didn’t remove the wire like some have — they had no issues with it.If you are new to bird housing, make sure to look up directional preferences of birds. My other house sat outside unoccupied for two years until I read about that. Now I have two, pointed the correct direction and both happily used. Also read up on incubation and fledgling periods for the species you house. You do not want to be peeking in during some critical time frames as it may make the fledglings leave early and put them at higher risk of predation.This is a pretty house and seems to be well made. Price was not crazy and there was zero assembly required. Only time will tell how long it will last but even one season of babies is cheaper than taking the family to the movies so I consider it money well-spent.

Thoughtfully designed, well constructed, a good size and reasonably priced. I bought 4. They are currently housing tree swallows (2) and wrens. I’m glad for the predator guards. Lots of crows around, no problems. The front opening makes clean-out convenient. I love them and my feathered friends seem to as well.

Had this delivered at the end of March. Two months later I can sit on the porch and hear the babies chirping when mama and papa arrive with food. Will definitely buy again

Almost perfect. My only issue is the back board needs to be an inch longer to allow a mounting screw below the nesting box.

It’s a solidly built house. No assembly required. Beautiful addition to the yard. I have House Sparrows that have moved into both houses, and am thinking through how to best get rid of them. Bluebirds look longingly on while the invaders build their nest. Chickadees were the first tenants of the backyard house (I bought two), but have ceded control to the cretin sparrows. Thinking I’ll allow eggs to be laid, then destroy them (house sparrows are not legally protected).It will be difficult to remove eggs and nests because l was thinking the viewing panel could simply slide out. Now it seems I will have to take down the entire house, unscrewing it from the hardware I mounted it with. But it will be worth it to rid the world of a clutch of alien species.Maybe the next clutch will be a native species.

Birds LOVE this box! Had bluebirds and chickadees use it for many successful broods! Only suggestion is to put this on a pile and attach a slinky to the bolt behind the box to keep snakes and other predators off.When chickadees beet the bluebirds this year I had to put a 1 1/8 to protect them. When she is done raising her brood I will remove the cover for the bluebirds.

I love the concept and the house is well designed and constructed for easy cleaning. Already have a blue bird pair nesting in it! “Trying” to purchase another.

We love this house. We have had bird families repeatedly in this house. Fun to watch. Durable construction. Just great!