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Nestboxes

Ellis Bird Farm sells nestbox kits for Mountain Bluebirds and Chickadees, as well as pre-built boxes (unpainted or painted). Contact us for further information.
 
2015 Nestbox Prices
 
Mountain Bluebird
Kits: $10.00
Built: $12.00
Built and Stained: $15.00
Chickadee
Kits: $8.00
Built: $10.00
Built and Stained: $12.00
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 If you would like to build your own box from scratch, see the below for plans:

Chickadee/Wren Nestbox Plans

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To view, print or download:
chickadee-nestbox-plans-2013__1_.pdf
File Size: 351 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File


Mountain Bluebird/Tree Swallow Nestbox Plans

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To view, print or download:
mobl-nestbox-plan.pdf
File Size: 309 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File


Bat Houses

Building and installing a bat house - Alberta Community Bat Program - here

Nestbox Guide for Waterfowl

This booklet, Nestbox Guide for Waterfowl, was written by Jim Potter and published by the Alberta Conservation Association. It has information and plans for flickers as well as other large cavity-nesting birds, including ducks, saw-whet owls and kestrels

To view, print or download:
nestbox_guide_for_waterfowl.pdf
File Size: 3422 kb
File Type: pdf
Download File

           


           Wish List

  • Wheelbarrow
  • Household brooms
  • Craft and scrapbook materials
  • World globes
  • Golf cart
  • Microscopes​
  • Binoculars ​
FAQ
Location  
Site Manager
Sandy Van Dijk
​Hours of Operation
Monday, May 18 - Monday Sept 7
​Tuesday through Sunday 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Holiday Mondays 11:00 am to 5:00 pm
Please note that Ellis Bird Farm is closed on  most Mondays​
Ellis Bird Farm
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Box 5090
Lacombe, AB
T4L 1W7
403-885-4477
Email:  Info@EllisBirdFarm.ca
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​Support EBF
Donations are welcome and gratefully accepted at Ellis Bird Farm, to ensure that we keep running.
    © Copyright 2015-2020 Ellis Bird Farm 
  • HOME
  • About
    • History
    • Objectives & Mandate
    • Board of Directors
    • Staff & Volunteers
    • BLUE FEATHER AWARD
    • Awards & Scholarships
    • HIGH SCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP
    • Resources & Research >
      • Scientific Papers
      • PURPLE MARTIN (PUMA) MIGRATION MAPS/PURPLE MARTIN GEOLOCATORS
      • Media Press Kit
      • VIP LINKS
      • Mountain Bluebird Trail Monitoring Guide
      • Calgary Area Nestbox Monitors
      • Alberta Bluebird Trail Reports >
        • Viking Bluebird Trail
        • Johnson Bluebird Trail (Provost)
      • Nestboxes
      • Mountain Bluebird Geolocators
      • Books
      • Writings of Fred Schutz
      • EBF Fact Sheets
      • Species Lists
    • Galleries/Stories >
      • Site Gallery
      • Charlie and Winne's Backyard: Stories
      • Ellie & Albert owls
      • Live Webcams
      • Video Gallery
      • Gardens Gallery
      • BIRDS GALLERY
      • Mammals Gallery
      • Insects & Spiders
      • Visitor Image gallery
      • Programs & Events Gallery
      • Research Gallery
      • NABS Conference 2016
      • Off-season Gallery
    • Support EBF >
      • DONORS, SPONSORS AND SUPPORTERS
  • VISIT
    • Hours & Admission
    • Map & Directions
    • Programs & Events >
      • calendar
      • REGISTRATION - EVENTS/TOURS/ EDUCLASSES
      • ONLINE LEARNING SPACE
      • Programs >
        • Youth >
          • Knee High Nature Programs
        • School
        • Group >
          • Birthday Parties
          • Family & Special Groups
    • Ellis Café
    • FAQ
    • Tour Bookings
    • Facility and Site Rentals
  • What's New
  • SHOP
    • Books
    • GIFT SHOP
    • Shipping/Payment Information
  • Contact
    • Contact Information
    • Jobs and Volunteer
    • Feedback