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Bird Nest Filler Bag

February 26, 2016 by Jody Leave a Comment

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Bird Nest Filler Bag- Teach kids about birds and recycling with these fun scrap bags. Hang them outside and see how many feathered friends they attract.

At some point I saw an idea on Pinterest for using a suet block holder and stuffing it with bits of stuff to hang in a tree for birds to use for their nests. I am always one to look around and use what I have on hand rather than running to the store to buy the ready-made version.  I had these plastic nets on hand- the kind that oranges, onions, etc. come in (these particular ones came from water guns). I am probably a boarder-line hoarder, but I had these bags saved because I knew they would come in handy for some project or another. All my poor husband can do is shake his head, but hey look honey, I used them!

This is a great project to complete with the kids to teach them to care for our wild friends and recycle. Let’s get started putting together our Bird Nest Filler Bag.

Bird Nest Filler Bag

Materials:

  •  Stuffers like ribbon, twine, ripped fabric pieces, and other scraps the birds can use to construct their nests
  • 1 netted plastic bag
  • 1 long ribbon for hanging

Instructions:

1. Grab one of these handy dandy plastic net bags from produce or beach toys. Gather dryer lint, ribbon, twine, fabric strips, yarn, and bits of cotton. Knowing we had this in mind I have been keeping leftover bits from craft projects.

Bird Nest Filler Bag materials

2. Let your child stuff the bag full of the scraps.

Bird Nest Filler Bag stuffing

3. Tie off the end in a knot.

Bird Nest Filler Bag tie

4. Tie on a ribbon and hang from a tree.

Bird Nest Filler Bag hanging

That’s it! Be sure to offer your birds food and a water source. They will never want to leave and you will have colorful, beautiful friends in your yard all the time.

More Bird Watching Resources

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On Premeditated Leftovers I share simple recipes made with whole foods, practical shopping tips, time saving techniques, and meal planning strategies. I also share tips for minimizing food waste, so more of the food that is purchased ends up on the table.

While volunteering as a budget counselor, I realized that food is the element of most people’s budgets where they have the greatest control. I set out to develop low-cost recipes from scratch to prove it’s possible to create delicious meals on a limited budget. Eating well while spending less is about more than just creating recipes using inexpensive ingredients; it’s about creatively combining ingredients so you don’t feel deprived and are inspired to stick to your budget.

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