Make Own Natural Log Bird Feeder

I have had Downey Woodpeckers,Hairy Woodpeckers,White Breasted Nuthatches andBlack-capped Chickadees and others feed from this log bird feeder.

You can use any type of hardwood for the project. Ifyou can, use a big branch or a small tree that has fallen. Leave the living trees and snags (dead standing trees) for the wild birds to enjoy.

There is only one rule, have fun. You can useany size log, drill as many holes as you want, the look of the end product is up to you.

If you enjoyed making this log bird feeder, then please try one of my other projects. I will even show you how to make your own suet to use in this feeder.

Natural Log Bird Feeder:

Materials:

• 1- Branch or log 18 to 24 inches long and 3to 8 inches thick. (If you don't have access to this type of log, youcan purchase a piece of cedar from your local home center.)
• 1 - Medium to large eyebolt
• 4 - Feet of small chain or rope.

Tools:

• Eye protectors
• Tree pruning saw
• Electric drill
• 1/4 inch drill bit
• 1 1/2 spade bit

Step One: Cut your log to length. Cut the top at anangle from each side forming a point. This will keep snow and rain fromsitting on the top of the feeder.
Step Two: Drill a hole in the top for your eye bolt.The hole should be about half of the diameter of the eyebolt.
Step Three: Screw in the eye bolt.
Step Four: Drill five or six 1 1/2" holes around thelog. If the log has a diameter of two inches or less you can drill all the way through. If the diameter is larger than two inches only drill about half way through.
Step Five: Cut suet into about one inch squares.
Step Six: Place suet in each hole and press into place.Use gloves or a paper towel if you don't want suet all over you hands.
Step Seven: Once you have filled all the holes, hangyour new feeder from a branch using chain or nylon rope.

Now sit back and enjoy watching the birds feast from yourcreation.

Suetfeeders will attract many species of wild birds. Click here for more bird feeder options.

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