How to Make a Bird Feeder Using Plastic Bottles

What You Need:

• An empty plastic bottle (1 or 2 liters)
• Bird seed
• Two wooden spoons or wooden sticks
• String or wire
• Scissors (be sure to ask an adult for help!)
• A marker
• A funnel (if you have one)

Steps:

1. Clean the Bottle:
   
   • Wash the bottle thoroughly and remove any labels.
2. Mark the Spots:
   
   • Use the marker to draw two small holes near the bottom of the bottle. Make sure they are on opposite sides.
   • Draw two more holes a bit higher up for the second perch.
3. Cut the Holes:
   
   • With an adult’s help, use the scissors to carefully cut out the holes you drew. These will be for the spoons or sticks.
4. Insert the Perches:
   
   • Push the wooden spoons or sticks through the holes. The spoon part will be the perch for the birds, and the handle inside will help hold the seeds.
5. Make Feeding Holes:
   
   • Cut small holes just above each perch so the birds can get to the seeds.
6. Fill the Bottle:
   
   • Use a funnel (or carefully pour) to fill the bottle with bird seed. The seeds should fill the bottom and reach up to the perches.
7. Add the Hanging Loop:
   
   • Poke two small holes near the top of the bottle. Thread a piece of string or wire through these holes to make a loop for hanging.
8. Hang Your Feeder:
   
   • Find a nice spot in your garden, like a tree branch, and hang your bird feeder.
9. Watch the Birds:
   
   • Now, watch and see which birds come to visit. You might even want to keep a journal of all the different kinds you see!

Tips:

• Hang your feeder in a quiet spot where birds feel safe.
• Refill the seeds regularly and clean the feeder to keep it healthy for the birds.
• Take notes or draw pictures of the birds you see. It’s a great way to learn more about them!