11 Bizarre Birdhouses
From Unusual Aviary Lighting to TV Roosts:
Meghan Young — Oct 29, 2009 — Eco
Ok, I know that right now birds are migrating away for the winter, but that doesn’t mean you have to forget about them. Perhaps you should start thinking about ways to welcome them home from a long journey. Yes, they probably had a better vacation then us, but we shouldn’t hold that over their feathery heads. Here are some unusual birdhouses that might inspire your flightful imagination.
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Aviary Lighting
The Birdhouse Lamp Infuses Any Room With Tweet Outdoor Elegance
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Billbirdhouse
Billboards Recycled into Birdhouses
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Avian Apartments
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The Architect's Bird Feeder
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Designer Living for Birds
The Eva Solo Bird Box
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Solar Birdhouses
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TV Bird Houses
Theft Deterring Avian Lure Looks Like a Hidden Video Camera
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Chocolate Box Birdhouses
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