Barn Swallow House - Hwy 401 - Shannonville, ON - Unique Bird Houses on Waymarking.com

This structure was erected without fanfare - or explanation - by the Government of Ontario.

It turns out that it is a man-made habitat for barn swallows who usually nest in culverts and under bridges along the highway - only to get evicted when construction season comes along!

A good article by CBC News Windsor may be found here: (visit link)

This particular structure has 4 pre-fab pods designed to give the birds a head-start on nest building.

This is one of several such structures located along the highway, but the only one in this area.

Is this a functional box ?: Yes Is this birdhouse for display only?: No Is this box occupied?: It is occupied Species: Barn Swallow

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