Tag Archive: DIY Bird Feeders

Homemade Pine Cone Bird Feeders

For me one of life’s simple pleasures is catering to the wildlife that frequent our yard. We live in a small, rural town where woodland surrounds our property. It isn’t unusual to see wild turkeys and deer trespassing across the lawn.

Now that Spring has sprung, we look forward to being able to open windows, feel the fresh air, and hear the chirps and chippers of our local and returning bird residents.

Filling the feeders has long been a routine and special time I enjoy with my kids. A couple of weeks ago we were performing the endless task of picking pine cones out of the yard, when I was inspired to make our own feeders. These are easy and cheap to make…and a great craft project for kids!

Peanut Butter Pine Cones: A WILD (Bird) Treat !!!

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DIY Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder

Looking for a home built, compact, squirrel-proof, recycled bird feeder? Here’s a great diy bird feeder design using recycled and easy to find parts that will attract perch feeding backyard birds, and deter squirrels.

Check out this video of the diy horizontally mounted bird feeder in action.

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Easy to Build Suet Log Bird Feeder – Fun DIY Project for Kids

A suet log bird feeder is a great way to attract birds that are clinger feeders to your backyard, especially Red Bellied Woodpeckers, Downy Woodpeckers, Hairy Woodpeckers, White Breasted Nuthatches or Black Capped Chickadees.  Suet log feeders are commercially available, …

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How To Video: Make a Kid Friendly Homemade Bird Feeder

This recylcled garden bird feeder is a great DIY project for kids of all ages.  Materials include a repurposed plastic soda or juice bottle, a stick, some string for hanging and bird seed.  Assembly requires adult supervision for making holes …

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