ACTIVITY
MAKE BIRD FEEDERS
Birds don’t hibernate, but they do spend much more time tucked away inside thick vegetation, in holes in trees or even in attics during winter. Birds (like all mammals) can regulate their own temperature, but food is scarce in winter and forays for food must be quick to prevent suffering from prolonged low temperatures. By making simple but nutritious bird feeders – and lots of them – children will help birds survive the winter and encourage them to visit your setting all year round.
Pinecone feeders are a deliciously messy project for small hands, requiring squidging as well as careful decanting with teaspoons.
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