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Brown-headed Nuthatches

Brown Headed Nuthatch Photo by Christy Cox

Brown-headed Nuthatch Conservation

The Brown-headed Nuthatch is a non-migratory species identified as declining in Georgia by authorities including the Georgia Department of Natural Resources and National Audubon Society. Their preferred habitat of pine woodlands has been disappearing due to urbanization and deforestation. The Audubon Climate Report further adds that the Brown-headed Nuthatch’s current preferred breeding habitat will essentially disappear under current climate trajectories. Georgia Audubon has joined with Audubon North Carolina in bringing the Brown-headed Nuthatch's plight to light and to help this common, yet declining, species regain nesting opportunities in its native range.
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Purchase a Brown-headed Nuthatch Box

No more Nuthatches? Not in my backyard!

PictureBrown-headed Nuthatch by Dan Vickers
​The 2015 Program, 90 Nest Boxes for Nuthatches, conducted by the Georgia Audubon Council and funded by a grant from National Audubon Society placed 90 nestboxes around the state. In 2016, Georgia Audubon launched the No More Nuthatches? Not in my Backyard Program to expand on the 2015 program. To date, more than 450 nest boxes have been installed around the state. Georgia Audubon has forged a relationship with a local craftsman, George Burkett, who builds the boxes for us to sell to the public. We plan to continue placing boxes around Georgia to provide much-needed habitat for this iconic southern bird.

How Can You Help?

1. Order a nest box through Georgia Audubon - Georgia Audubon sells Brown-headed Nuthatch boxes in our online store. Click HERE to go to the store. The boxes are made of repurposed wood and have an easy-to-open front panel to make it easy to monitor and clean your next box. Boxes are $35 each plus tax. Boxes may be picked up at the Georgia Audubon office on Roswell Road or the box can be shipped to your home for an additional $10.

2. Your local Bird Watchers Supply Company and Wild Birds Unlimited (WBU) stores also carry nesting boxes with the smaller 1’’ opening or 1” excluders that can be affixed to nesting boxes with larger openings. The Garden Enthusiast, in Tucker, also carries nest boxes, excluders, and portal protectors. 

3. If you prefer a DIY solution, click here to download a set of Brown-headed Nuthatch box plans. 

4. Install your nest box - Click here for some useful information on installing and caring for your nest box.

5. Register your nest box - Register your box with NestWatch and monitor the activity throughout the year. This is key to understanding how successful the nest boxes are in supporting the birds.

Click here for our printable information sheet with facts and all you need to know to create a home for the Brown-headed Nuthatch.

Purchase a Brown-headed nuthatch box
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  • Home
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  • Ways to Give
    • Join/Renew
    • Donate
    • Wish List
    • Leadership Giving
    • Planned Giving
    • Sponsorship Opportunities
    • Shop in our Online Store
    • Support Georgia Audubon When You Shop
  • Conservation
    • Climate Change
    • Wildlife Sanctuary Program >
      • Map of Georgia Audubon Sanctuaries
      • Wildlife Sanctuary Requirements
      • Sanctuary Resources
    • Habitat Stewardship Program
    • Habitat Restoration >
      • Piedmont Park Exhibitat
    • Building Collisions >
      • Project Safe Flight
      • Lights Out Georgia
      • Collision Resources
    • Species of Concern >
      • Ruby-throated Hummingbird
      • Chimney Swift
      • Wood Thrush
      • Brown-headed Nuthatch
    • Plants for Birds >
      • Plant Sales
    • Coffee and Chocolate
  • Education
    • For Youth >
      • Georgia Urban Ecologists
      • Homeschool
      • Scouts
      • Youth Birding Competition
      • Camp Talon
      • Conservation Career Resources
    • For Educators >
      • School Programs
      • Learning About Birds Curriculum
      • Professional Development
      • Connecting Students with STEM Through Birds
      • Resources
    • Master Birder Program
    • Scholarships
  • Engagement
    • Field Trips
    • Injured/Orphaned Birds
    • Volunteer >
      • Volunteer Code of Conduct
    • Advocacy
    • Community Outreach
    • Beloved Naturalist
    • Travel >
      • Colombia 2023
      • SE Arizona 2023
      • Michigan 2023
      • Maine 2023
      • Utah 2023
      • Madagascar 2023
      • Southern California 2024
      • Big Bend & Hill Country TX 2024
    • Community Science
    • Birding Resources >
      • Birding Sites in Georgia
      • Accessibility
      • Georgia Birding Network
      • Why Birds?
  • News & Events
    • Press Room >
      • In the News
    • Upcoming Events >
      • Program Participant Safety
    • Georgia Bird Fest
    • News Feed
    • Georgia Grows Native for Birds Month
    • Georgia Audubon at Manuel's Tavern >
      • Early Birds Book Club
    • Newsletters
  • About Us
    • Mission and Programs
    • Equity, Diversity, Inclusion
    • Annual Report
    • Board and Staff
    • Best Management Practices
    • Job Opportunities
    • Our History
    • Contact Us