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If you live in an open, grassy area near water, consider building 
 and putting up a tree swallow nest box.  

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These beautiful, graceful birds don't mind living close to each other so 
 feel free to provide more than one box.  

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The design looks complicated, but it isn't difficult to build. 

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You'll need wood, like this durable rough-sawn cedar, small nails, wood 
 screws, hinges, and a piece of dowel rod. 

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Following the directions, carefully measure and cut out the six pieces.

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In a line on the front piece of 
 the box, drill four holes.  

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One hole will need to be an inch-and-a-half in diameter, and the other 
 three holes should be three-quarters to an inch in diameter. 

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Below the holes on both the inside and outside of the front piece, 
 attach strips of wood for the birds to cling to.  

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Using dowel rod, do the same with the roof pieces. 
  Then assemble all the pieces except the back.

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The back is attached to the box with hinges to allow access 
 for cleaning, and secured with a wood screw.  

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You might also attach a wood screw to the back to 
 use as a handle to open the box. 

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Finally, attach a perch to the top of the box and mount it facing East 4 to 
 6 feet above the ground on a pole in a grassy area near water. 

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Tree swallows like lining their nests with feathers, so if you want to be really 
 nice, leave some on the ground nearby for them to collect.  

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An old feather pillow works nicely.