As the long winter days come to an end, the arrival of spring brings about a renewed sense of energy and activity in nature. One of the first signs of this transformation is the flurry of activity from outdoor critters. Birds, in particular, begin to appear at bird feeders and fill the air with their chirping melodies. Squirrels, too, start to emerge from their winter hiding places and begin foraging for all those nuts they buried the autumn before.
But the excitement is not limited to the natural world alone. Even the crafting world joins in the celebration of spring and all its wonders. Many creative enthusiasts have taken inspiration from these outdoor creatures and have created some truly amazing projects dedicated to our little feathered and furry friends.
From DIY bird feeders made from recycled materials to charming squirrel houses, there are a plethora of ideas out there for those who want to get creative with their crafting skills. These projects not only provide a fun and engaging way to celebrate the beauty of nature, but they also help to support and sustain our local wildlife populations.
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Birds have different diet preferences, and different species prefer different feeder styles. Pick a seed mix based on the birds you would like to encourage in your garden. The cheapest birdseed is often loaded with inexpensive fillers such as cracked corn, oats, or wheat. Visit your local pet food store to ask them for their recommendations. You may want to feed the birds leftovers from your kitchen but whilst bread may be made from grains, it is also heavily processed and is not good for the birds. The same goes for crackers and cake scraps. Did you know you shouldn’t feed ducks bread either?
Squirrels are quite a problem around bird feeders and can make it difficult for your birds to feed properly, make sure your feeder is up high and not jumping distance from your resident squirrel’s favorite tree.
Looking to attract hummingbirds? here is a DIY syrup recipe
- Boil four cups of water.
- Remove water from the heat.
- Stir in one cup of white sugar
- Do not use honey, brown sugar, molasses, or artificial sugar substitutes for any hummingbird nectar recipe
Fill a hummingbird feeder with the cooled solution. Many types of hummingbirds prefer red-colored flowers and that is why most feeders are red.
If you aren’t near an area that naturally attracts hummingbirds, it may take a while for them to find your garden. Be patient and keep trying.
Thanks so much for including us!
Great round-up I love the Bread idea, so easy 🙂