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If you want to get your kids outside this and in touch with nature,then get them interested in bird watching.
One of the best places to expose your kids to the wonderful hobby of birding is your own backyard. Kids love to learn and by nature are curious.
Bird watching is a great way to teach your children about theworld of nature around them.
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If you want a chance to see birds up close, try hanging a few birdfeeders around your yard.
You will be surprised how many birds you can attract. There areabout 800 species of birds in North America. You could probablyfind about 100 species
One way to get your kids interested in the bird feeders around youryard is to make them yourself.
Making a milk jug bird feeder is simple and fun. This project can be completedin about 15 minutes.
You will need:
- An empty milk carton (a gallon jug)
- Thin wire or strong string
- Scissors
- Marker
- Birdseed
- Markers or paint (optional for decoration)
Directions:
- Clean carton with hot water and rinsethoroughly.
- Outline cutout holes on the two sides awayfrom the handle.
- Cut out holes.
- Remove cap and wrap wire or string aroundthe base of the opening and replace cap (see photo).
- Hang your new milk jug feeder from a treebranch and fill it with birdseed.
- That's it, you're done!
While a milk jug bird feeder will not last forever, they are a lot offun to make.
This is an inexpensive way for your children to learn aboutbirds and the importance of caring for our wildlife.
Ifyou enjoyed making a milk jug bird feeder, then click here for tips onbird watching for kids.
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