Bird Feeder

Issue: Winter is coming and the birds are stressed trying to find enough food and are fighting in the trees

Challenge: Build a bird feeder using recycle materials from around the back yard and home

Considerations: There are two common types of bird feed

• Wild bird seed combined with melted animal lard/fat, to create a feeding block (solid), free hanging or placed on a surface

• The other is loose dry wild bird seed in some type of hanging container

• Using google, look at different types of bird feeders, use this information to help you create a plan to make yours with the materials you have around the home

Safety: safe working practises

You will need to use sharp tools and equipment to make a bird feeder, wear safety glasses when working with the wire

Plan out the making process, take your time and be careful, ask for help from a reliable older person

You may also need help to place the bird feeder in a high place so the birds can feed safely from predators

Below are photos showing the processes I went through to make the 3 different bird feeders

All of these bird feeders can be refilled or moulded

How to create a pinecone bird feeder: Small Bird

YouTube: How to make a plastic bottle bird feeder

How to build a platform bird feeder : Medium Birds

To attract the birds to the feeders, you may need to sprinkle dry wild bird seed on the ground or near the bird feeder you have made.

I look forward to seeing your imagination in action

Remember to email your wonderful products to vonda@motec.nz