Thinking about building a Chimney Swift tower at the new house. We have noticed several of the birds here and want to attract more. Already have a bat house (not yet put in its new location) and have plans for some purple martin houses. The addition of the Swift tower hopefully will give us numerous birds to eat nuisance insects, plus they are fun to watch. In addition they are becoming somewhat endangered because of the decline of nesting chimneys in homes and factories.
Tower is basically a faux chimney built with typical house construction material, T1-11 siding, vinyl siding, trim,etc. about 18"x18" 12ft tall.
Looks like basic stuff. Just wondering if anyone has built one and would like to share their thoughts.
Thanks.