2 Liter Bird Feeder
- MATERIALS
- Remove the label from your soda bottle, and rinse it with the cap in hot water to remove any stickiness.
- When they are completely dry, drill two holes into the bottom of the bottle and thread wire or cord through the two holes to make a loop for hanging the feeder. Make sure you cover the holes with duct tape or fill them with clear caulk (or hot glue) to ensure no water can get inside.
- Turn the bottle upside down (the cap will be at the bottom).
- Drill two holes on opposite sides of the bottle, making sure that they are no larger than the thickness of the dowel you have.
- Slip the dowel through the bottle for an instant perch.
- Drill holes 1 to 2 inches (2.6 or 5.6 centimeters) higher than the perches, so the birds can easily access the holes — but don't make the holes too big, or the birdseed will fall out.
Hint: Fill the bottle with water and freeze it over night - this will make drilling the holes much easier.
Seed:- The best overall seed is the black oil sunflower: "High in oil, this seed is eaten by most birds. We find it less messy than striped sunflower seeds, as well,"
- Two-litre soda bottle with a screw-top cap (you can also use larger plastic juice bottles)
Wire (or heavy duty cord)
Drill
Wooden dowels
Clear caulking Adhesive, duct tape, or hot glue
Bird seed
INSTRUCTIONS
Resource: Microsoft Magazine
Combine this with a bird watching guide, and a bag of bird seed for a wonderful present.
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