In areas that have snowy winters, some birds fly south while others brave the cold. These “winter birds” have a hard time finding food. But you can help. Ask an adult to assist you
in making this friendly feeder.

What You Need:

• Half-gallon milk carton,
washed and dried
• Ruler
• Pencil
• Craft knife (for adult)
• Hole punch
• Twine
• Safety scissors
• Food: birdseed, sunflower seeds, cracked corn, nuts, berries, sliced apples, bananas, oranges

What You Do:

1. On each side of the milk carton, measure 1½ inches from the bottom and draw a line.

2. Ask your adult helper to cut
a tall window in all four sides.
(Do not cut below the line.)

3. Have your helper punch a hole in the top. Thread one end of twine through the hole and make a knot. Tie the other end of twine to a tree limb.

4. Fill the bottom of the feeder with food. Check your feeder every day to make sure it is filled. Your feathered friends will be counting on you.

Here are a few winter birds and their favorite foods:
Birds		Foods
Northern Cardinal		safflower seeds, fruit, berries, nuts
Black-Capped Chickadee		hulled sunflower seeds, peanuts, berries
Downy Woodpecker		hulled sunflower seeds, tree nuts, fruit
Red-Breasted Nuthatch		hulled sunflower seeds, peanuts
Tufted Titmouse		hulled sunflower seeds, fruit, nuts
Dark-Eyed		Junco white millet, cracked corn