Mountain Chickadee

Mountain Chickadee

Mountain Chickadee

© Darrell E. Spangler

Construction Difficulty

moderate difficulty moderate

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Nesting Range

Mountain Chickadee Range
Source: Birds of the World

Nesting Habitat

  • icon Forest
  • icon Mountain

Attach Nest Box To

  • Dead Tree icon Dead Tree
  • Live tree icon Live tree
  • Pole icon Pole
  • Post icon Post

Known Nesting Period

Not Nesting
Some Nesting Occurrence
Nesting in Most of Range
JAN
FEB
MAR
APR
MAY
JUN
JUL
AUG
SEP
OCT
NOV
DEC
Source: Birds of the World

Nest Box Placement

Height Range From Ground

5ft
15ft
5–15 feet

Spacing Between Nest Boxes

1 box per 10 acres

Facing

Entrance hole facing visualization
Away from prevailing wind

Nest Box Measurements

Entrance Hole Size

Entrance hole size visualization 1 1/8"

Nest Box Depth (inside)

Nest box depth visualization 8"

Nest Box Width and Length

Nest box width and length visualization 5 1/2" 5 1/2"

Helpful Tips

  • Mountain chickadees prefer coniferous forests at elevations of 6,000-11,000 ft.
  • This download contains two plans: one traditional nest box, and one PVC nest tube. Chickadees seem to prefer the nest tube, but a traditional nest box is also used by chickadees and other small songbirds.
  • Place 1" wood shavings in cavity floor.