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Woodworking projects for backyard wildlife

Attract wildlife to your landscape by providing shelter and food with these basic construction projects, complete with diagrams and instructions.

  • Basic Songbird Nest Box (PDF)
  • Robin, Barn Swallow and Phoebe Nest Platform (PDF)
  • Barn Owl Nest Box (PDF)
  • Flicker Nest Box (PDF)
  • Downy and Hairy Woodpecker Nest Box (PDF)
  • Kestrel, Saw-whet Owl and Screech Owl Nest Box (PDF)
  • Douglas Squirrel (Chickaree) and Flying Squirrel Nest Box (PDF)
  • Roost Box for Songbirds (PDF)
  • Wood Duck Nest Box (PDF)
  • Economy Bat Houses (PDF)
  • Post Bat House (PDF)
  • Suet Feeders for Birds (PDF)
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Species & Habitats

  • Species in Washington
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  • Biodiversity in Washington
  • Living with wildlife
  • At-risk species
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  • Aquatic invasive species
  • Wildlife diseases
  • Amphibians and reptiles of Washington
  • Marine toxic contaminants
  • Wildlife viewing
  • Climate change and sustainability

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