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Invite Birds To Your Yard

HOW TO MAKE A BIRDSEED WREATH Invite the birds to your yard and bring song, color and life to your home. Bird watching is one of America's fastest growing hobbies, and backyard bird feeding is a convenient way.

Invite Birds To Your Yard

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HOW TO MAKE A BIRDSEED WREATH

Invite the birds to your yard and bring song, color and life to your home. Bird watching is one of America’s fastest-growing hobbies, and backyard bird feeding is a convenient way to enjoy these fine-feathered friends. Their colorful and entertaining presence is fascinating to observe, especially through the long, dreary days of winter. It’s always a delight to see the variety of birds that drop by for a nibble or a rest. Providing food for birds can make birds’ lives easier too. Winter is a difficult time for birds and finding food can be especially challenging during periods of extreme cold. Here is a simple activity to make your own birdseed wreath to feed your backyard friends.

MATERIALS

  • Grapevine Wreath
  • Crisco
  • Birdseed
  • String or Twine
  • Berries

HOW TO MAKE IT

  1. Tie string or twine to the wreath making about a 4-inch loop.
  2. Spread Crisco on the wreath form.
  3. Sprinkle birdseed on the wreath as desired.
  4. Decorate with berries from your yard.
  5. Hang near a window so you can enjoy watching the birds!
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