For the Birds
The early morning chirping and chatter of songbirds makes a welcome start to any day. But as bird populations become increasingly threatened by pesticide use, city lights, global warming and destruction of habitats, the birdcalls are diminishing.
Last summer, the Toronto Botanical Garden launched a birdhouse design competition called For the Birds. Entries from three categories – professional designers, students, and individuals with an interest in birds – were submitted for display and judging. The showcase of birdhouses helped raise awareness of the plight of songbirds and promote ways of providing safe nesting sites. (You can find out how to enter the Canadian Living individual category for the Toronto Botanical Garden 2010 For the Birds competition here. )
Click through the photo gallery to check out some of the entrants in the Toronto Botanical Garden's For the Birds 2009 competition. You're bound to find some inspiration for your next birdhouse project.
Card Birdhouse for the Purple Martin
Winner of Best Overall Design
Designed by Adam Staniland, Bas Olsman, David Delaney, Jeremy Van Dyke,Lilia Kiriakou, Neeraj Bhatia and Tina Los.
