Houndhill Woodworks

Watching birds is a favorite activity here on Hound Hill. Several feeders and many flowers with seeds help to attract our feathered friends. I have always loved birdhouses, not just to house birds, but also as sculpture for the garden. I had purchased many over the years and loved finding the perfect spot for them on our land.  

The first house I made was in 2020 for the top of the deck post. That house has had a nest in it every year. In 2022 it was inhabited by tree swallows and it was so wonderful to watch the Mom and Dad share in caring for their babies. I made this house with a hinge and easy to open for the removal of old nests and that has become a feature of all the houses I have made since that fist one. ​

We had to cut down several pines on our land and I chose to save the stumps as mounts for birdhouses. The first three are pictured below. There are currently twelve stump houses scattered about Hound Hill and it is fun to walk about and visit them. 

Houndhill was named for the many Basset hounds that have shared this beautiful hillside with us over the years. There is always a Jack Russell of sorts in the mix. Pictured left is me with Olive, Ella and Woody, the clown. Olive and Ella are from Mitchell County Animal Rescue (MCAR) our wonderful local animal shelter. I make special doghouse-birdhouses to benefit the shelter that can be purchased at the shelter or ordered from me to be shipped. 100% of the sale goes to the shelter and we ask for a minimum donation of $60. They come in red, orange or green with a dog or cat but in the arch. They are designed to easily hang on a wall or fence and decorated on the sides as well as the front. All open for easy cleaning. 

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Bird Dwell houses are made by Lynn Allinger in the Houndhill wood shop.

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