Birdfeeder (61 Near Nature Experiments)

You will need:

1. Orange fruit
2. 4 equal lengths of string
3. Kebab stick (skewer)
4. Cork
5. Needle

Convert your backyard into a haven for birds
and butterflies by creating this simple birdfeeder.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Ask an adult to cut an orange in half. Keep one half for yourself and the
   other half to use as a birdfeeder.
2. Next, ask the adult to help you tie 4 equal lengths of string by piercing the skin of the orange. Tie the strings together at the top.
3. Take your kebab stick and pierce the cork through one end.
4. Pierce the kebab stick and cork horizontally through the middle of the orange so that it may act as a perch for the birds.
5. Hang your simple yet fun birdfeeder in your backyard from a tree branch or anywhere else which is easily visible to you from your home.

RESULT

Birds love seeds and nuts, but they also require water. An orange acts as a juicy snack providing loads of water and sugar for your neighbourhood birds. Keep an eye on the birdfeeder from your home and observe the birds flocking for
a tasty snack.