Feed Your Feathered Friends!

Photo by Amanda Formaro

So it’s bird watching season, but you don’t have any way to attract birds around your house. No problem. Simply make a milk carton bird feeder & get ready for some great fun & free natural entertainment!

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Materials:

(1) 1 quart empty cardboard milk carton, a pair of scissors

a hole punch, heavy-duty cord, a large package of bird seed

Instructions:

1. First, thoroughly rinse out the carton.

2. Next, grab an adult to help you cut a hole in the side of the carton. Make sure that the hole is large enough for a bird to sit & eat, but not too large that the feeder will be wobby when a bird lands on it.

3. Hole punch the top of the carton in two places - about an inch apart.

4. String the heavy cord through both holes & tie a knot at the end, making sure to leave enough room to be able to hang on a branch or hook.

5. Add bird seed to the bottom of the carton (up to the top of the large opening).

6. Choose a place close to a window to hang the bird feeder. Then have fun watching the birds!

Do you like bird watching? What’s your favorite kind of bird!?

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