Architectural birdhouses - fancy dinner for the feathered ones

Even if not all experts agree on this topic, it can be assumed that responsible feeding of native birds does not cause any harm and in the best case makes a valuable contribution to species and nature conservation. The natural food sources of our native birds are acutely threatened by intensive agriculture, which limits the habitats of both forage plants and insects. In addition, the retreat and nesting places of birds, for which our modern straightforward architecture offers hardly any niches, are dwindling.

In addition, climate change is leading to increasing water shortages in summer, putting not only plants but also birds and other animals under stress.

In the best case, feeding in the birdhouse should go hand in hand with naturally arranged gardens in which mostly endemic plants and insects find a rich habitat. This includes trees, shrubs, bushes and hedges which provide a refuge for birds and other animals. Nesting boxes also offer a protected space for breeding.