If for some reason you still have your Christmas tree thrown into your backyard
with nothing to do with it here's something that I have found quite enjoyable and
will give you a good look at the birds in winter even if you aren't the avid bird
watcher. This will give the birds in your yard a special treat!
Here's the supplies you will need first:
Old ribbon or string
Bird seed
Pinecones
Discarded Christmas tree
Peanut butter
Large Basin
Plastic knife
Bungee cords or rope (for securing tree)
Using the cords or rope find a spot in your yard for securing your tree.
Using newspapers underneath, smear peanut butter on pinecones making
sure that the peanut butter goes into alot of the cracks.
Pour birdseed into a basin and roll the pinecones in the seed until they have a
nice thick coating. The more peanut butter you use the more seed you will need.
Using ribbon or string tie the pinecone tightly at the top and secure it to your old Christmas tree.
Within a couple of days you should see birds at your feeder.
To make it more interesting string ribbons of popcorn (unbuttered/unsalted) or
dried cranberries around the branches. Birds love this. Try dangling old stale
cookies, pretzels, even donuts from the branches.
Birds love these trees so pay close attention to how many different birds you
can attract. Use your imagination with oranges slices or apples.
I use old squished bows from packages for the ribbon. Just take the bow apart
cut it length wise and tie to the top of the pinecone. The shinier the color the better!
Not only does the recyled tree provide the birds with "goodies" it also provides
them shelter from the winder storms.
Have fun!
A big huge hug and thankyou to my sister for letting me use her beautiful photo of her cardinal!
