Book Activity: Bird Feeder

You've probably been seeing a lot of birds outside this summer. Have you ever wanted to learn more about them? Check out these nonfiction books to read more about birds, and then make a bird feeder for your yard or local park!

The Bird Atlas by Barbara Taylor

Birds by World Book

Birds: Explore their Extraordinary World by Miranda Krestovnikoff

Ice Cream Cone Bird Feeder Craft

You Will Need:

• Ice cream cones (the soft kind)
• Peanut butter*
• Assorted birdseed
• Twine, yarn or string

Instructions:

Step 1: At the bottom of the cone, poke a hole through the sides (you can use a sharp pencil, screwdriver, or other object).

Step 2: Thread a piece of twine, yarn or string through the holes and tie to create a loop.

Step 3: Put peanut butter on the top rim of the cone, on the opposite side of the holes you just poked. 

Step 4: Dip the parts covered in peanut butter into the bird seed. Make sure it sticks!

Step 5: Hang it up somewhere outdoors where birds can reach it - what type of birds do you see?

*If you have an allergy to peanut butter, feel free to use a substitute as long as it's sticky and bird-safe!