Bird Feeders Articles & Videos

• How to Make a Humming Bird Feeder to Mount on a Window

  Hummingbirds are one of the smallest and fastest birds in the bird kingdom. There are 27 species in the U.S. Birdwatchers can attract hummingbirds to their yards with a hummingbird feeder, a project which can be shared by the whole family.… read more

• How to Build a Squirrel-Proof Bird Feeder

  Squirrels can quickly empty a bird feeder, storing food away for winter use. With a few simple modifications, any hanging bird feeder can become squirrel-proof. A couple of soda bottles and a clothesline will transform any hanging bird feed… read more

• Information on Bird Feeders

  Bird feeders come in a variety of shapes and sizes and each type can be used to entice different kinds of songbirds. Common types of bird feeders include sunflower or mixed-seed feeders, tube feeders, hummingbird feeders, oriole feeders, bl… read more

• How to Make Bird Feeders

  Making a bird feeder can help encourage birds to visit your yard. While your goal may be to enjoy the beauty of local song birds, setting out bird feeders can also help supplement the birds' natural diet and prevent birds from starving to d… read more

• How to Build Bird Feeders

  Birdwatching is a wonderful way to get in touch with nature no matter where you are. Since birds exist nearly everywhere in abundant numbers, you don't need to live near a forest or drive a long distance to enjoy them. In most areas, you'll… read more

• How to Keep Raccoons Out of Bird Feeders

  Many people enjoy setting up a bird feeder in the backyard. The fluttering color and singing of birds adds an element of beauty to any garden. However, bird feeders can quickly become the target of raccoons who may destroy the feeder and ea… read more

• How to Make Simple Bird Feeders

  A simple bird feeder is a great craft project to share with your kids. It will help them learn an appreciation for nature and your whole family will benefit from the birds it attracts. The first bird feeder project is fit for very young chi… read more

• How to Make Your Own Bird Feeders

  There's no easier way to consistently be able to bird-watch than to set up a simple bird feeder. From yellow-bellied sapsuckers and wrens to blue jays, chickadees, grackles, doves and woodpeckers, all sorts of birds likely will be drawn to… read more

• How to Make Homemade Bird Feeders

  Making a bird feeder at home does not have to be difficult. Most are so easy to construct that the kids can do it by themselves. A bird feeder made from a milk carton is disposable, so you can discard it when it gets too weathered and have… read more

• Making Bird Feeders With Pine Cones

  Backyard bird-watchers can make a pinecone bird feeder to attract birds to easy viewing range. This simple craft provides additional nourishment to birds throughout the year, but are especially important during migration and cooler months.… read more

• How to Make Bird Feeders With Kids

  Making a bird feeder with your kids not only will feed the birds, but you also will get to spend time together doing something creative that will help the local environment. There are bunches of different ways you can make a homemade bird f… read more

• How to Make Pinecone Bird Feeders

  Pinecone bird feeders are a simple craft that can aid both migratory and resident birds, especially in colder months when food is less available. In warmer months, pinecone bird feeders can subsidize parents and young birds but should be mo… read more

• How to Make Suet Plugs for Suet Feeders

  Making suet plugs for your bird feeder is not hard. It is so easy, the kids will probably want to get involved. There are many recipes for making suet, and you may have to go by trial and error. Your bird friends will surely let you know wh… read more

• Homemade Suet Feeders

  Suet bird feeders are traditionally made from the fat of cattle or sheep. Some people will also use bacon fat, lard or pork fat when preparing suet feeders. The fat is cooked and rendered so it will become firm and hard when cooled. After r… read more

• How to Make a Bird Feeder With Children

  These easy-to-make bird treat cookies are simple bird feeders that children can make with a little adult supervision. During the Christmas season, kids can use these cookies to decorate a Christmas tree for the birds. Using a wide variety o… read more

• How to Make Bird Feeders From Plastic Milk Jugs

  Observing birds at a backyard feeder provides birders with an opportunity to practice identification before going out to the field. Making a simple bird feeder from a plastic milk jug is an inexpensive way to attract birds for observation.… read more

• How to Get Rid of Squirrels at the Bird Feeder

  Squirrels are notorious bandits when it comes to stealing food from bird feeders. Depending on the type of bird feeder being raided, one or more of these methods can be employed to rid the bird feeder from squirrel theft. read more

• How to Get Blackbirds Away From Birdfeeders

  Watching birds eat at feeds in your yard can be relaxing. Well, until the blackbirds and crows show up and start staking a claim on the bird feeder, forcing the smaller birds away. Luckily, a few tricks exist to keep those big bossy birds a… read more

• How to Make a Bird Feeder

  You can attract a panoply of bird species to your yard or garden with this simple-to-make bird feeder. Using recycled tomato baskets provides an inexpensive container for bird feed. The wide mouth of the basket allows for a variety of diffe… read more

• How to Make a Bird Feeder Out of a Wine Bottle

  The sight of a hummingbird always seems to bring a smile to people's faces. If they are a favorite of yours too, and you would like to attract more of them, a hummingbird feeder is a good way to do it. You can create your own feeder from a… read more

• Bird Feeders for Kids to Make

  Kids enjoy making bird feeders. This simple (made from an) orange bird feeder is a great first project for children. Not only is it simple to make but the use of both fruit and suet attract a wide variety of birds. Hang the bird feeder near… read more

• How to Make Suet Feeders for Birds

  Making a suet feeder is a simple way to attract birds to your home or garden. True suet is the white fat surrounding cow or sheep kidneys, but homemade suet will provide plenty of protein and calories and seems to attract more birds than th… read more

• How to Build a Platform Bird Feeder

  You can build a platform bird feeder from cedar wood to feed the wild birds in your yard year-round. These instructions will help you build a platform bird feeder that measures 16 inches long and 12 inches wide with dowel rod perches along… read more

• How to Make Bird Feeders Out of a Gourd

  Gourds make good birdhouses but also make beautiful bird feeders. Gourds are a natural, renewable source that blend well into the environment. The variety of gourd shapes create visual interest in any yard or garden. Gooseneck Gourds are pa… read more

• How to Make Bird Feeders Out of Wood

  You can make a simple bird feeder out of wood to feed your wild feathered friends year round. You can adjust the sizes to make any size bird feeder, but make sure to build it from woods like cedar, redwood or teak so the feeder will be natu… read more

• How to Protect Bird Feeders

  When feeding your local birds through a bird feeder, you may often find you are feeding the entire neighborhood of animals as well, with squirrels and other small animals taking the majority of the food. To counteract this, you may need to… read more

• How to Make Bird Feeders Out of Bread

  Making bird feeders out of bread is a great family activity, giving kids a chance to see their work in action as birds gather to eat their creations. It's a quick and inexpensive activity as well, perfect for those times of year when birds… read more

• How to Make Bird Feeders with Pine Cones

  Birdwatching is both relaxing and educational. If you'd like to watch from the comfort of your kitchen table, patio or lawn chair, all you have to do is to place one or more feeders in your yard. You could go to the store and buy an expensi… read more

• How to Make Bird Feeders From Two-Liter Bottles

  Empty two-liter bottles usually find their way into the trash. However, they can be easily recycled into handy homemade bird feeders. With a few common household items, you can quickly and easily create a bird feeder for the feathery friend… read more

• How to Make a Window Bird Feeder

  There is no better way to view birds close up than by having a bird feeder in your window. You will not only be able to watch them closely but also be able to take some fantastic photographs. There are various styles of window bird feeders… read more

• How to Make Bird Feeders for Kids

  Let nature draw your children away from the television and back into the pleasure of quiet enjoyments. Bird watching is one of the best ways to get kids interested in nature because of the color and variety of birds which can be attracted t… read more

• Types of Birdfeeders

  Bird feeders are a way to attract the local bird species in your area right to your yard, deck or patio so that you can observe them. Different types of feeders are better for different types of birds, and you may wish to hang more than one… read more

• How to Make Pine-Cone Bird Feeders

  A great alternative to store-bought bird feeders is the humble pine cone. Making a pine-cone bird feeder is a perfect project for kids or anyone looking to attract a few more friends to their home or garden. read more

• How to Keep Raccoons Away From Birdfeeders

  Raccoons may look cute, but they are clever and persistent pests. A bird lover doesn't install a bird feeder in his garden to attract a pack of hungry raccoons. If there are raccoons around, however, they inevitably will pay a visit. When t… read more

• What Kids Learn From Making a Bird Feeder Log

  Making a bird feeder log is a simple project that children can do themselves under appropriate adult supervision. Small children will need help with the power drill and chisel, but they can participate in all other aspects of the project, i… read more

• What are the Benefits of Bird Feeders?

  Adding a bird feeder to your yard has so many more benefits than just feeding the birds. You'll be benefiting the environment at the same time. Bird feeders come in all shapes and sizes and are available at many stores. You also can make y… read more

• How to Attract Birds to Feeders

  Wild birds are colorful, fun to watch, and an important part of any local ecosystem. Bird feeders are a great way to observe wild birds up close while providing them with supplemental calories. Feeding birds is also a good way to help kids… read more

• Natural Methods to Keep Squirrels Away From Bird Feeders

  A squirrel's diet consists of fruits, plants, seeds, nuts and flowers. Squirrels are attracted to bird feeders for the tasty, convenient food supply. While there are many inhumane methods to prevent squirrels from getting into a bird feeder… read more