Hummingbirds are not attracted to conventional bird houses. Instead, they prefer an open home, which is why they build nests in the forks of tree branches. You can create a hummingbird house but the house should be designed specifically to suit hummingbirds if that is the species that you hope to attract.
Nest Base
Step 1
Inflate a water balloon with air and tie it securely.
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Step 2
Tear newspaper into 1-inch strips.
Step 3
Dip newspaper strips into papier-mache paste and apply them to nearly all of the balloon, leaving a small space for the birds to enter into the house.
Step 4
Continue to apply newspaper strips to the balloon until you have a sturdy form. Allow to dry completely.
Step 5
Pop the balloon with a pin and allow it to deflate completely. Peel the balloon away from the papier-mache nest form.
Birdhouse
Step 1
Punch four holes in the bottom portion of the nest and feed dowels through the holes to create a sturdy bottom frame.
Step 2
Glue nesting material, silk leaves and other accents to the nest's base to create a more natural-looking nest for the hummingbirds.
Step 3
Add some nesting material to the interior of the hummingbird house. You do not have to overdo the nesting material, as the hummingbirds will add their own.
Step 4
Fit the birdhouse into the forks between the branches of a tree. Make sure that it is properly secured in the tree and will not fall out.