Pine Cone Bird Feeder

Help backyard birds find food this winter by hanging this bird treat in a tree outside your window.

WHAT YOU NEED

  • winter bird mix (See below.)
  • bits of dried fruit
  • sunflower seeds
  • pine cones
  • wire or string

WHAT YOU DO

  1. Attach wire or string to the top of a pine cone to make a hanger.
  2. Make winter bird mix.
  3. Spread the mixture between the scales of the pine cone.
  4. Decorate the pine cone with bits of dried fruit and sunflower seeds.
  5. Chill the pine cone in the refrigerator to harden.

WINTER BIRD MIX

• ¼ cup lard
• ¼ cup peanut butter
• ¾ cup birdseed
• 1½ cups cornmeal

With an adult’s help, melt the lard and peanut butter together. Then stir in the birdseed and cornmeal. Let cool.

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