Attract birds to your yard with a tree decked out in edible decorations.
This season, try a fun, eco-friendly family activity that could very well become a longstanding tradition, according to John Schaust, chief naturalist of Wild Birds Unlimited. "Not only that, but you’re helping the birds by giving them food that can get them through the long, cold nights."
Some ideas to try: Cover pinecones with peanut butter or suet (beef or sheep fat), roll in birdseed and hang from branches with ribbons. Or make garlands out of any combination of popcorn, cranberries and peanuts in the shell. Other "ornaments" can include stale bagels hung from ribbon and millet "icicles." Birdseed, suet and millet can all be found at most pet or wild bird supply stores.
Not much of a bird watcher? You'll likely be surprised just how entertaining these creatures can be, and the birds themselves will be grateful for their abundant holiday feast.
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