Many birds prefer nesting in tree cavities or on platforms. Written By: By John Zvirovski, Jamestown Sun Garden Editor | 12:00 am, May 8, 2021 × Wrens inhabit smaller birdhouses with little openings. A little research can help you find the best birdhouse for your yard. John Zvirvoski / The Sun For anyone who enjoys the numerous species of birds inhabiting their gardens, this is the time of year to start adding the amenities into your landscape to attract them into the neighborhood. Putting up a variety of birdhouses is one of the first things that will bring them into the yard. Although only about two to three dozen selections in our area will actually use a birdhouse, it will create a wonderful start.