If you love birds, you are likely to have at least one lovely
bird feeder outside your window. It is great to sit and watch
the birds feed throughout the day. The entire process is one
that can be relaxing and enriching. Sometimes stopping tasks
long enough to enjoy simple things like birds can really take
the stress out of your day and allow you to live a happier
life. Birds are a beautiful part of nature that you can enjoy
for free. With everything costing these days, it is a blessing
to have wonderful animals at our fingertips. To attract birds
to your area however you should set up an environment that they
are attracted to. By making interesting bird feeders, you can
create art while catering to the birds in your area. Remember,
birds enjoy feeders all year long in some areas, so don't
forget about them in the winter months. Use these fun ideas to
begin making your bird feeders today.
Sometimes the best feeders for birds are made from the simplest
items. You can begin by using an empty coffee can. Clean the
inside of the can and strip the label from the outside. At this
point, you can choose to paint the can if you like, but leave
the inside unpainted. Colors of red, yellow, and orange will
attract some bird species. Other species may not care what
color your bird feeder is, as they have no known color
preferences. After the paint dries completely, find a hard
plastic plate that will allow the can to fit nicely in its
center.
Before attaching the can however, you will need to cut a few
holes into it. The first hole should be at the top edge of the
can. This will allow the food to spill out when the can is
upside down. The next hole should be at the bottom of the can,
in the center. This will allow you to fill the can with seed
when it is turned upside down. After cutting the holes, turn
the can upside down onto the middle of the plate and use super
glue or a hot glue gun to glue the two together. There should
be a rim of plate around the can to give the birds something to
perch upon.
When you are finished, you will need to find a way to attach
the feeder to your tree or other area. If the feeder is just
sitting on a stump or a porch, then you can skip this step. If
you want the feeder to hang from a tree, you will need a small
chain and S hook. You can cut another hole in the can to loop
the chain through and attach the S hook at the end of the
chain. Then attach your feeder to the tree. If your feeder is
really light weight, you can also use fishing line to attach it
to the tree.
Be sure to clean out the feeder for the birds at least once
every two weeks. This will allow the feeder to be fresh and
appealing and keep the birds coming to your home. You can
refill the feeder as needed. If you fill the feeder and attract
no birds, you may want to change the type of seed you filled it
with. Some birds prefer specific types of seeds, so you can try
this to attract more birds. Just remember to have fun and enjoy
the simple things in life that nature has to offer!
About The Author: Gerald Hopkins is an author at
http://www.birdsitters.com. If you're a fellow bird lover, then
visit http://www.birdsitters.com today.
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