Bird Feeder
Make it, hang it, then watch out the window for days.
- Ages
- 3–11 yrs
- Play
- 20–45 min
- Prep
- 10 min
- Mess
- some
- Energy
- calm
- Where
- outside
You’ll need
Things you probably have at home.
- bird seedDon’t have it? Amazon
- stringDon’t have it? Amazon
- a tube, bottle or plate
Optional
- scissorsDon’t have it? Amazon
- binocularsGet it on Amazon
- paper for a bird tallyDon’t have it? Amazon
- a little oil or fat to bind the seed
How to play
Before you start: Cut a length of string. If using a tube, smear it with a little fat or oil so the seed sticks.
Roll the tube in bird seed until it is covered.
Thread the string through and tie a loop.
Hang it outside somewhere visible from a window, and high enough that cats cannot reach.
Go inside and wait. It can take a day or two for the birds to find it — say so upfront.
Keep a tally by the window of every bird that visits.
Keep it safe
- Wash hands after handling seed and never touch a feeder's contents once birds have used it.
- Adults do the hanging.
Make it different next time
- Make three and hang them in different places to see which gets used most.
- Look each visitor up in a book and learn one name properly.
Cleanup: Wash hands thoroughly after handling bird seed.
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