Whisk Something Together For The Birds

Virginia B
by Virginia B
2 Materials
$5
15 Minutes
Easy
Spring is just around the corner, and birds will be busy building their nests. Give them a helping hand by providing things that they can use while nesting. And, while you’re helping out our feathered friends, you’ll also be adding something pretty to your yard.
Supplies: Wire Whisk, Moss, Burlap or Other Natural Fiber Fabric, Straw, Twigs, Dead Leaves, Loose Wool or Cotton, Twine, Beads. Note: Do not use drier lent because it may contain chemicals that are harmful to birds. Also, refrain from using yarn or string, as they may get tangled around the birds and cause harm.
Pull apart the wire of the whisk just wide enough to insert the moss.
Layer the straw, twigs, leaves, and fabric strips over the moss.
Fill the remainder of the whisk with wool.
Tie twine to the whisk and add some beads.
Tie the twine around the branch of a tree in your yard.
Check to see when the nesters need refilling. Some birds, like Goldfinches, build their nests as late as June, so continue to add elements to the whisk as the birds empty it out.
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  • Denise Camille Frye Denise Camille Frye on Feb 08, 2020

    What a wonderful idea! One could put anything in there! If only I had a tree to hang stuff in! Any ideas on making one?

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  • Kris Kris on Feb 27, 2020

    Great idea! Thanks for your share.

  • Diamond Diamond on Feb 29, 2020

    I put the fur from when I brush my cats and dogs. Birds seem to love it- Specialiy the fur from my white Shepard!

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