There are three different bird feeders you can make with your grown-up. įreebie alert! Download our newly redesigned Audubon Field Guide app for easy access to the profiles of more than 800 North American species. Scroll or swipe down to find out how to make a feast for the birds in your garden. Note: Not recommended for outdoor temperatures above 50 degrees. Freeze for one to two hours and place in your suet feeder! Pour the melted mixture into the dry ingredients and stir until combined.ĥ. Combine the shortening and nut butter in a separate bowl and melt. Mix the dry ingredients of bird seed, oats, and corn meal together and set aside.Ģ.

1 1/2 cups shortening (look for palm oil free options)ġ.

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Bonus: collecting the pinecones is an activity in itself Red Ted Art Look no further than your pantry cupboard to make this edible cone bird feeder. This lipid-rich treat can help prepare year-round residents for the long winter and is quite the draw for birds such as woodpeckers, wrens, chickadees, nuthatches, and titmice. 32 Homemade Bird Feeders To Make For Your Backyard: Pine cone bird feeders are so easy to make. Here’s how Learn how to make a hanging bird water feeder here. With this vegetarian version of suet (traditionally it's made from rendered animal fat) you can provide the perfect winter substitute for birds that normally feast on insects. You can make a hummingbird feeder on your own to draw these fantastic little flying creatures to your yard and home pretty easily. Video: Steve Byland/Shutterstock Mike Fernandez/Audubon

Make your own bird feeder