JCS Wildlife Cedar Screech Owl Nest Box with Poly Lumber Roof
Description
Description
Control insects and rodents by attracting Screech Owls to your yard
Screech Owls are one of the easiest owls to attract to your area as they are found widely across the United States. Screech owls are always looking for a place to call home. The little 7" tall owls can become quite tame and will help keep your insect and rodent population under control. The small Screech Owls and Saw-whet Owls can have a hard time finding natural cavities because of the competition from other birds. Our Cedar Screech Owl Nest Box is a very popular alternative.
- Front door opens easily for installation and for yearly cleaning
- The size of the box represents similar habitats found in nature
- Drainage holes on the bottom of the box promote airflow and proper drainage
- Cedar slats on the front help owls get into the box
- Overhanging roof keeps the inside dry
- Nesting materials and screws are provided
- Overall dimensions of this cedar owl box are 12" Wide x 14" Tall x 10.5" Deep
- Nest box only dimensions (without roof and base): 7.75" Wide X 11.75" Tall X 7.5" Deep
- Inside nest box dimensions: 6.1875" Wide X 11" Tall X 6.5" Deep
- Hole size: 4" Wide X 3" Tall - Situated 9.75" above inside box floor
Construction
This beautiful, hand-made Nest Box is made by JCs Wildlife in Southern Indiana. The body of this nesting box is made of 5/8" cedar wood and the roof is made of recycled poly lumber. The poly roof will not crack, split or fade from being exposed to the natural elements. Cedar is naturally water resistant.
Where Should I Mount my Box?
Screech Owls like to nest in deep woods, preferably near swamps. Likes coniferous woods and evergreen thickets in parks and gardens. For best results mount 10 to 20 feet high in a large, dense tree. You may want to position this cedar birdhouse away from the houses of other birds.
Breeds from southeastern Alaska east across central Canada to Nova Scotia and south to southern California, Arizona, Illinois, North Carolina (in mountains) and Connecticut. Winters in breeding range and south to Arkansas and North Carolina.
*Please note that screech owls will use the box for both nesting and as a winter roost. These owls are territorial and will protect their nesting area and may become agitated if people or pets come too close. Try to avoid confrontation by placing the box away from areas of high activity.
For best results mimic the natural nest sites of the species. Select a pine or hardwood tree that will
provide deep shade in the afternoon and a clear path into and out of the box. You may mount the box under a tree limb, but not in the canopy. These owls choose nesting sites between 12 and 20 feet off the ground, so place your box at least 10 feet high*
| Specifications | |
|---|---|
| Outside Dimensions | 12" W X 14" H X 10.5" D |
| Hole Diameter | 4" W X 3" H |
| Hole Height Above Floor | 9.75" |
| Construction | Cedar Wood and Recycled Poly Lumber |
| Birds That Would Use This Nesting Box | Screech Owl and Saw-Whet Owl |
| Origin Country |  |
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Customer Reviews
I initially had a minor issue with the house I ordered off of Amazon. I contacted JC’s and the customer service was professional, knowledgeable and pleasant to work with. We’ve got it up and waiting for a family of Screech Owls to find it and call it home 🦉
Very sturdy bird box handcrafted from cedar by maker RAH. Design is super with large overhanging roof and product exhibits pride in construction. Can't wait to hang and find a renter!
It took two and a half years after putting it up, but we now have a Western Screech-Owl living in our box. We get to see it several times a day. Very cool.
I ordered this in October for a Christmas gift. It arrived the NEXT day in the best packaging I’ve even seen. There is no way possible for one of these to be damaged upon arrival. It was perfect and he absolutely loved it! I wanted something that would last and kept coming back to this one. Sooooo glad I did! I will definitely be ordering from here again!
On a Wednesday afternoon I mounted the owl box. Saturday around 5:00PM I noticed we had a gray screech owl move in! I mounted the owl box in our rear yard, it's mounted high up in a tree facing South. Three of my friends ordered the same owl box after seeing my success!
