Ever thought about learning more about the birds in your neighbourhood? If you are looking to get up-close and personal with these little flying friends or to rear a tiny feathered critter of your own, having a bird feeder would be a great way to start. Contrary to popular belief, you don’t necessarily splurge to get one — simply rummage through your home for recycled plastic bottles and embark on your own D.I.Y project.
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While the idea of making one from scratch may sound daunting, it’s actually pretty easy to do and costs next to nothing. Here’s how to craft your own eco-friendly bird feeder in less than an hour:
Do note: There is no such thing as a ‘one-size-fits-all’ bird feeder and what you require is dependent on what type of bird — including its species and size — you own or wish to attract. Lucky for you, there are plenty of other creative ways to make one; you can even use a matching set of saucers and bowls in place of a plastic bottle…
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… or a milk carton…
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… and if you are adventurous, an unwanted shoe!
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If you still have doubts about making one, do check out this video of birds filling their tummies at a self-made bird feeder! It’s a joy to watch, we promise:
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Resources:
http://inhabitat.com/how-to-make-a-bird-feeder-from-recycled-materials/
http://inhabitat.com/how-to-make-a-bird-feeder-for-small-spaces-with-recycled-materials/
http://erinscreative.blogspot.ca/2012/06/diy-bird-feeder.html
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/385409680581104309/
http://coleswildbird.com/2014/02/four-fun-facts-about-the-history-of-bird-feeding/
http://www.handimania.com/diy/plastic-bottle-bird-feeder.html
http://birding.about.com/od/birdfeeders/a/Make-A-Plastic-Bottle-Bird-Feeder.htm
http://www.earth911.com/home/7-diy-recycled-bird-feeders/
http://mumsgrapevine.com.au/2015/03/recycled-milk-cartons/
http://www.bird-feeder-plans.org/category/wild-bird-feeders/homemade-bird-feeders/soda-bottle-bird-feeders/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bird_feeding