Made With Love … For The Birds!

Check out more whimsical birdhouses in my new Photo Art Portfolio:

The birdhouses in my porfolio show that birdhouses are not just shelters, but unique pieces of art. Made with love by one species for another, they come in a delightful array of shapes, sizes, and designs. Yet these decorative architectural gems, which certainly captured my eye, do more than showcase human artistry. Birdhouses today play a significant role in bird conservation by offering safe nesting sites, especially in urban areas where natural cavities are scarce.

The history of birdhouses shows that it wasn’t always so. Initially, in Europe in the 15th and 16th centuries, birdhouses were used to capture birds and eggs for food. Only later did they evolve into sanctuaries, protecting birds from harsh weather and predators, and encouraging them to nest away from homes. In North America, Native Americans crafted birchbark birdhouses to shelter birds, and in the 18th century they passed on their techniques to English and German settlers.

I photographed these images of birdhouse bliss during my travels. I hope you enjoy seeing them as much as I’ve enjoyed making them.

Made With Love … For The Birds would make the perfect gift for birders, nature-lovers, and photographers. To preview and purchase paperback or digital copies, go to Made With Love … For The Birds

To see more of my books & recent photo art portfolios, go to Amazon. For my photos & art, check out my website, my YouTube channel & my Photo Art Portfolios at MagCloud.

Selected works for sale through Saatchi Art

My Optimism of Color Blog

Every Tuesday and Friday, I’m posting a photo or piece of art that I’ve created that reflects what I call the Optimism of Color. Through vibrant colors and bold visceral forms, these works shout out my joy at being alive, and my good fortune at being able to continue to make art after surviving five cardiac arrests in one night in 2011.

Each of the images I post brings a smile to my face. I hope they bring you similar joy and laughter through the Optimism of Color.
All photos © Linda Joyce Ott 2025

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