It is summertime and the birds are out singing and chirping all around us. Which got me thinking...'how do these birds eat?' What do they eat and, 'could I help them to eat?'. And that got me thinking about bird feeders and building them...and that was how I came to write todays' blog entry about building bird feeders.
So...clicking on this link will take you to a link from Lowe's about building a bird feeder. The link includes a list of tools and materials needed for this project, as well as a 1 minute video. Also included are step-by-step instructions how to complete the birdhouse.
This next link is from This Old House - and also explains how to build a bird house. Again, a video is supplied for the readers interest. The instructions from this link are a bit more comprehensive than the first one - but are still very, very helpful.
Readers can click on this link from Allcrafts.net in order to get 50+ free bird house and bird feeder woodcraft plans. Included in this plans are beginner bird houses, pole bird houses, nesting boxes, bluebird houses, plate and feeder bird bowls, box houses for sparrows, Oriole feeders and traditional birdhouses.
Click on this link - which will help you identify birds that you might come across in your backyard - or wherever you put the birdfeeder! (Link goes to a website which - appropriately enough - is called 'What Bird?'.)
Finally, on Tuesday, July 8th at 3pm the library is hosting a program entitled, 'Building a Better Bird Feeder'. Program is for students entering grades 3-5 and online registration began on June 24th. If you have kids or grandkids, this might be a great introduction to the joys of building birdhouses - and feeding birds! Click here to learn more about the program we are offering at the library.
Enjoy the links! And enjoy seeing the birds.
Regards,
Stu
