Tufted Titmouse Bird Houses

The Tufted Titmouse is a year-round resident of the deciduous and mixed deciduous-coniferous forests in the eastern United States. It prefers habitat containing a variety of tree species with a fairly dense canopy and will nest in or near swamps, orchards, parks, and other suburban areas. In the Southwest, titmice are found in riparian and mesquite habitats. Titmice nest in natural cavities, abandoned woodpecker holes and nest boxes. Nest building begins in late March or early April. The first eggs can be laid anytime from early April to early May. Titmice living in southern latitudes tend to lay their first eggs earlier than those living in northern latitudes. Tufted Titmouse Houses should be mounted 5 to 15 feet high facing away from prevailing wind and spaced one box per eight acres.