Spring is upon us, and with the increasingly beautiful weather comes an abundance of wildlife returning to our yards. I always adored sitting by the window and keeping an eye on the bird feeders in my garden growing up. I’d even jot down the names of each species I saw, seeing how many new birds would arrive as the season unfolded.
Putting food out for wild birds is a sure-fire way to win their hearts, and this DIY bird feeding garland by Miriam of Unfollow The Path on Instagram is a great place to start. It’s easy to make, very bird-friendly and contains a wide variety of nutritious nibbles.
Here’s some info on how to make your own, as well as what a bird pro thinks of the DIY overall. You’ll have feathery friends flocking to your yard in no time.
There are so many different ways to leave food out for birds, from special feeders and tables to hanging grazing blocks, sprinkling loose seed, and more. But a major pro that comes with making a garland like this, according to Bob Mulvihill, lead ornithologist at The National Aviary, is how customizable it is.
He shared: “A project like this garland can be incredibly fun, and you can even involve your kids in the process. It’s also a great way to use up foods you may not be able to finish eating before they go bad in your home – permitted that they’re bird-friendly.”
Especially if you’re using leftovers in your garland, it’s also a highly inexpensive way to feed birds in your local area as they prepare to breed in spring.