Don’t forget our feathered friends this winter. Make them a bird feeder, out of natural materials, that blends with the environment. The pine cone bird feeder is decorative and easy to make for the whole family.
Supplies:
- pine cone
- smooth peanut butter
- birdseed
- string or yarn
- scissors
- paper plate
- butter knife
How to make:
- cut a length of string or yarn to hang the feeder
- tie on the pine cone near the top
- use the knife to coat the pine cone with peanut butter inside and around the edges
- roll the pine cone in the birdseed on the paper plate
- hang the bird feeder on a tree
- watch the birds eat their seed
Enjoy your many winter visitors, and try to identify the different birds.
It’s fun to use these books: National Audubon Society North American Birdfeeder Handbook
National Audubon Society Field Guide to North American Birds
