22 January 2025
The children have been taking part in the RSPB Big Schools' Birdwatch this week, which takes place alongside the RSPB's Big Garden Birdwatch.
How about making your own DIY bird feeder at home to encourage birds into your garden? Here is what you'll need:
First, make four holes in one end of your cardboard tube; these must be large enough for your sticks or skewers, but not so large that the sticks slide out. Make sure the holes opposite each other line up so that you can thread your stick through. Next, make two small holes opposite each other in the other end of your tube. Use a knife to cover your roll in lard or suet, vegetarian varieties are good too. Roll the tube in bird seed so that the seed sticks to the lard. Finally, carefully thread the sticks through to make a cross shape, and attached a piece of string to the two top holes. Then you’re ready to hang your feeder outside!
