These houses were usually positioned on the side of the building that got the most sun and provided the best shelter from the wind ​ — far away from the reach of cats, dogs, and people.
Linnumajad paigaldati tavaliselt maja sellele küljele, kuhu paistis kõige enam päikest ja mis pakkus parimat kaitset tuule eest – kaugele kassidest, koertest ja inimestest.