From thatched masterpieces to ornate wooden towers, these sculptures look like stunning works of art – but they’re actually the world’s wackiest birdhouses. These stunning birdhouses are all featured in a book authored by Anne Schmauss, who travelled the world seeking out the most eye-catching creations.
Her new book titled “Birdhouses of the World” offers readers an organized collection of beautiful, whimsical, amazing birdhouses created by designers and bird lovers all over the world. And even if you’ve never put up a birdhouse, “Birdhouses of the World” will surely delight you.
Here are are some of the world’s most luxurious birdhouses:
#1. Ornate Birdhouse
#2. Fairy-tale Birdhouse in Afferden, Netherlands
#3. 70-room Birdhouse in Belgrave, Ontario
#4. Benito Mussolini’s Palace Birdhouse in Rome, Italy
#5. Human Birdhouse
#6. Japanese Apartment in Komoro City, Japan
#7. Trash Tree in Copenhagen, Denmark
#8. Tim Burton-inspired Birdhouse in Denver, Colorado
#9. Baya Birdhouses in Hamburg, Germany
#10. Modern Ralph Birdhouse in Sacramento, California
#11. Nut House in Greene, New York
#12. Screaming Birdhouse in Vancouver Island
#13. Wood-Turned Birdhouse in Chapel Hill, North Carolina
Author Anne Schmauss is also the co-owner of Wild Birds Unlimited in Santa Fe, New Mexico, and she clearly combines her love of wild birds with a an aesthetic sensibility. Along with these picturesque birdhouses, she also provides a brief history of their construction and lists the kinds of birds that inhabit them, as well as the types of structures that attract various species.
Share these eye-catching creations and take delight at the spectacular creativity and sheer originality of each birdhouse.