Provide birds a sweet shelter in your landscaping this winter with this Home Bazaar Candy Cottage Bird House. This adorable and intricate piece will certainly create a focal point in your yard, and its familiar motif and color scheme brings winter holidays to the forefront. An overall, light brown hue evokes gingerbread houses, furthered by the white trim, which mimics dripping icing. Two candy canes flank the arched entryway, while red, green, and yellow semicircles at the base of the picket fence copy gumdrops. Peppermint rounds appear to line the roof ridge, and tan, brown, and white shingles add dimension. Fabric wreaths on two faux windows match the green and red dots along the white frame, and white accents on the portico complete the ornate unit. A 1.25" diameter opening sits on one side of the shelter for small songbirds to enter it, and the generous chamber offers plenty of nesting area. Two drainage holes on the base allow captured water to exit, and netting beneath the opening acts as a ladder for fledglings. A removable panel here helps you monitor the nest or clean the unit at the end of the season, and small gaps beneath the roof overhang provide drainage. Rest this house on a level spot in your home or garden, or use a mounting bracket (not included) to display it on a pole or post. Add a delightfully sweet look to your landscaping or winter décor with this Candy Cottage Bird House. Note: Climate and the elements will weather the house and change its appearance over time; however, weathering will add to the item's natural charm without compromising its function. Should you wish preserve the finish (paint) of this home, you should select a polyurethane product that is recommended for marine use (UV Rated) that will not turn the white paint yellow. You should expect that once left outside, the product will weather and require refinishing. Opening: 1.25" dia.Dimensions: 10.25"W x 9"D x 10.125"HMounting: pole or post mountConstruction: wood
