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Steve Stephens

Steve Stephens

Writer

Steve Stephens is an Oregon-based gardener and birdwatcher who has spent seven years creating bird-friendly outdoor spaces. Steve's interests include observing seasonal hummingbird visits, maintaining bird baths, and choosing nest boxes suited to local species. Drawing on a background in garden retail, Steve writes practical guides to hummingbird feeders, bird baths, and birdhouses, with attention to placement, cleaning, and maintenance.

21 articles
Nature's Way Bird Products CWH3 Cedar Bluebird Box House
November 1, 2026

Best Bluebird Houses

Six bluebird houses compared on hole size, cedar or recycled plastic, door style, vents, floors, and mounting, with what each…

How to Build a Birdhouse
October 27, 2026

How to Build a Birdhouse

Build a simple birdhouse step by step, with free species plans, a chickadee box example, and drainage, vent, and roof…

How to Clean a Bird Bath
October 27, 2026

How to Clean a Bird Bath

Scrub with a vinegar solution, save diluted bleach for disinfecting, rinse well, and let the basin dry before refilling.