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Topic: Birdhouses

.Ayla. Posts: 8,937 Registered: Oct 19, '01 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 8,825 User ID: 471,046	Subject: Birdhouses
	This list may get long the following is for bird feeders of all types. Materials: Pine cones, peanut butter, birdseed, string, plastic disposable-type bowls, hole puncher, bird pudding, spoons. Procedure: Have the children make pine cone feeders by smooshing peanut butter with spoons onto the pine cones. Then roll the cone in birdseed, tie a string to the top end, and it is ready to hang outside. To make a bowl feeder, punch three holes evenly spaced around the top edge of the plastic bowl, fill the bowl with bird pudding, and tie strings through the holes for hanging. You can also use grapefruit and orange half shells hollowed out for these Three-, four-, and five-year olds enjoy making these winter treats for the birds, with some assistance from adults. Use your imagination for other easy ones suitable for young children. For instance, try using empty grapefruit or orange halves instead of bowls. Recycle an old Christmas tree for bird use by standing it in the backyard. Hang simple feeders from its branches. Attach other items, such as stale doughnuts or sprigs from local shrubs and plants with berries or seed heads. String popcorn and cranberries together and drape the strings around the tree for an aesthetic effect and for edibility by the birds. Soften some bird pudding and smear it onto the branches. Add your own innovations, and your tree may become the gourmet bird restaurant of the area! Bird Pudding Materials: One pound lard (or leftover cooking fat), one cup hot water, two cups oatmeal, one cup flour, four cups wild birdseed, large pan, mixing spoons. Procedure: Soften the lard or fat over warm heat in the large pan. Add remaining ingredients and mix well. Bird pudding can be slathered into any kind of container-type feeder. This is a messy, globby activity that delights most young children. ********************************************************************************************* This next site I found has lots of good ideas as well as pictures so I am just going to post the link, be sure and check out the one made from the plastic 2 liter bottle. http://www.northern.edu/natsource/DAKOTA1/Birdfe1.htm *************************************************************************************************** BIRDS ATTRACTED BY VARIOUS FEEDERS AND FOODS TUBE FEEDER WITH BLACK OIL SUNFLOWER goldfinches chickadees woodpeckers nuthatches titmice redpolls, pine siskins ADDING A TRAY TO THE TUBE FEEDER WILL ALSO ATTRACT cardinals jays crossbills purple finches white-throated sparrow house finches white-crowned sparrows TRAY OR PLATFORM FEEDER -- WITH MILLET doves house sparrows blackbirds juncos cowbirds towhees white-throated sparrows tree sparrows white-crowned sparrows chipping sparrows TRAY OR PLATFORM FEEDER -- WITH CORN starlings house sparrows grackles jays juncos bobwhite quail doves ring-necked pheasants white-throated sparrows PLATFORM FEEDER OR TUBE FEEDER AND TRAY -- with PEANUTS cardinals chickadees grackles house finches titmice house sparrows sparrows starlings mourning doves white-throated sparrows jays juncos NIGER THISTLE FEEDER WITH TRAY goldfinches house finches purple finches redpolls pine siskins doves chickadees song sparrows dark-eyed juncos white-throated sparrows NECTAR FEEDER hummingbirds orioles cardinals tanagers woodpeckers finches thrushes FRUIT orioles tanagers mockingbirds bluebirds thrashers cardinals woodpeckers jays starlings thrushes cedar waxwings yellow-breasted chats HANGING SUET FEEDER woodpeckers wrens chickadees nuthatches kinglets thrashers creepers cardinals starlings PEANUT BUTTER SUET woodpeckers goldfinches juncos cardinals thrushes jays kinglets bluebirds wrens starlings HANGING PEANUT FEEDER woodpeckers chickadees titmice http://library.fws.gov/Bird_Publications/feed.html ****************************************************************************************** Making Bird Feeders Fall is the best time to start a bird-feeding program that will last until spring. As the temperature begins to drop, the natural food supply dwindles, forcing birds to look for alternative sources to get them through the cold winter months. A feeder put out in the fall is sure to become a regular stop on birdsâ€™ winter feeding rounds. The foods birds love include black-oil sunflower seeds, suet, peanuts, cracked corn, peanut butter, thistle, fruit, and shelled sunflower seeds. How to Make a Gourd Shelter Small birds, such as finches and pine siskins, will appreciate the protection from predators that this feeder offers. Dried gourds can be purchased from gourd farms. Materials 9- to 15-inch bottle gourd, dried Pencil Paper Craft saw Drill and 3/8-inch bit 4 sturdy twigs Waxed twine Upholstery needle Technique 1. Loosen dried gourd seeds by slapping the gourd with your palm. Draw the shape of a window opening on paper, and cut it out; trace it onto the gourdâ€™s surface four times. 2. Use a craft saw to cut along tracings. Shake out gourd seeds. Drill a hole beneath each opening, and find twigs that will fit snugly inside them; insert twigs. Drill two holes, one on either side of the gourdâ€™s neck. Thread twine through holes with an upholstery needle; loop over tree branch. The first steps of the one above could be done by an adult and then let the children paint, glue beans, macaroni, or however you decide to decorate them. Be sure to coat them with Verathane to preserve the childrens work! -----signature----- WoW Ayla Hunter, Lightbringer, Z Guild May the forces of evil become confused while your arrow is on its way to the target. ~George Carlin~ A'yla level 126 UA AC FF www.zguild.org
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LadyLuc Posts: 5,582 Registered: May 28, '03 Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 5,530 User ID: 806,458	Subject: Birdhouses
	Something actually eats the Millet? I thought it was just filler because it always ends up on the ground while they pick the better stuff to eat. LOL> -----signature----- Lucrenda, NE Druid, Lightbringer Lucrenda, AC1 - Frostfell - retired Strahd says, "Can't you see I'm leading 50+ people to their deaths?" Lucrenda & Cere married in RL June 2005
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-Mepha- Posts: ???? Registered: ???? Extended Info (if available) Real Post Cnt: 0 User ID: 0	Subject: Birdhouses
	Great post! I remember making things like this when I was little. -----signature-----
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