I started bird watching and feeding my backyard birds last year. I am thoroughly enjoying it. I made these birdseed pine cones and the birds are loving them. They literally pick the pine cone clean. They're easy and fun to make with kids, so I thought I would share the recipe if you can call it that.
You will need to gather pine cones from yours or a neighbor's backyard. If neither of you have pine trees, locate an area where you can gather a few without trespassing. They are essential to your project.
You will also need the following items:
- peanut butter (Purchase store brand)
- twine (You can purchase twine from the Dollar General)
- birdseed (You can purchase seed from the Dollar General)
- a paper plate
- plastic knife
- plastic spoon
Tie a piece of the twine around the top of the pine cone leaving the ends long enough to hang from a branch as shown. Spread the peanut butter over the pine cone (be generous) with the knife. Place the pine cone on the paper plate and sprinkle the birdseed over the pine cone with the spoon. You can use the spoon to press the seeds in the crannies and over the pine cone.
This is a fun project for kids, and they'll love watching the birds eat the seeds on cold, snowy, rainy days. Have fun.
Tip: Freeze the pine cones before placing them outside.
Tip: Freeze the pine cones before placing them outside.
