- Natural materials help keep birds safe from predators as they blend in with surrounding areas and do not attract unwanted attention
- Birds desire a house made of rough material because rough surfaces make entering and exiting easier
- Reed grass and cedar roof are resistant to premature decay
- Roosting pockets are especially beneficial to non-migrating songbirds during the winter months
- They provide much needed refuge from harsh storms, wind, freezing rain, heavy snow and the bitter cold
- Natural ventilation and drainage, blends into surroundings
- Loved by a wide variety of songbirds