![]() “It’s fun to roll the suet in seeds,” he says. Allair recommends using large plastic margarine tubs to keep the mess at a minimum – unless you like lard all over the place. These offer a lot of messy DIY fun for kids. (Allair says regular popular store brands are okay.) The hearty, rigid cones have lots of openings to fill. Tie on a string for hanging them up, then add peanut butter. Go for a nature walk and gather some pinecones (not spruce, though, as Allair says they’re too soft). “The best way to present them is with a peanut wreath, or Allair says you could simply string them together and hang them up. ![]() Love blue jays? Give them peanuts, or peanut butter. Let your kids choose which shapes they’ll want their cookies to be. Here are five DIY feeder ideas you can make yourself this winter: “Natural string that can break down in the sun after a few months is fine.” For anything you wish to hang, use natural string (the thicker the better he says) never use fishing line. Be strategic.” Also, if you have cats, keep them inside or on a leash. “Don’t place the food or items in an area where birds are going to collide with the windows. Of course the stump won’t take root in the frozen ground, but its branches can offer additional habitat for animals.Īnd since you’re doing all this to help the birds, “there are important elements to keep in mind to create a bird-friendly environment,” say Allair. Speaking of trees, he also says once you’re done with your real Christmas tree, instead of putting it in the dump or in the garbage, you could ‘plant’ it outside once you’ve removed the tinsel, garland, and decorations. Allair says it doesn’t have to be a conifer – even a bush will suffice. “This is a great arts and crafts project to do as a family, and the reward is having birds in your yard.” It’s win-win for you and the birds.įirst, pick a tree in your yard. It’s also a way to build connections to the natural world. He says it’s a festive thing to do that goes beyond your typical decorating and becomes something the birds will appreciate. “What I think is fun about this idea is that you turn just filling up your bird feeder every day into a family activity,” says Jody Allair, Director, Community Engagement at Birds Canada. You may also get some squirrel or deer visitors which are an extra visual bonus for the kids. If you’re looking for something fun to do with the kids this season or want to up your wintertime bird feeding game, decorate a tree in your yard with some DIY edible decorations.
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