a housing structure that includes a transparent opening in one wall thereof , the opening being covered with a transparent material such as plexiglas ®. this opening allows a user to view the interior of the structure and ascertain the welfare of any animals within or check for pests without opening the birdhouse and risk frightening or harming the animals . in addition , the housing structure may also include a light within such that a user can illuminate the interior thereof . this allows the user to inspect the interior of the structure when it is too dark to do so without the help of an artificial light source . moreover , the structure may include a removable roof or side wall for easy access to the interior of the birdhouse for the purpose of cleaning and the like , or access ports that may be used to access the structure without opening .