by Dragonfly Lady
17. January 2010 19:45
Can I ask that you take a moment and consider the birds this week? Here in Central Florida, the birds will certainly benefit from a little help from you at this time with this irregular cold spell we are having. By hanging a bird feeder either bought or handmade you will give them a little extra fuel to keep them warm through the chill.
Mocking bird in the garden
Bird watching in our backyards can be enhanced in the winter months by providing food and water for our feathered friends. Here is the recipe for an easy to make bird feeder suet, it has been used to attract many different birds.
Bird Feeder Suet Mix Recipe
Ingredients:-
2 cups lard
1 cup of peanut butter
2 cups of quick cooking oats
1 cup plain flour
2cups of cornmeal
1/3 cup sugar
1 cup raisins or dried cranberries
1 cup bird seed
Method:-
Melt the lard and the peanut butter (crunchy peanut butter tends to add that extra bite!), in a pan over a low heat.
Remove the pan from the heat and stir in the other remaining ingredients.
Allow to cool slightly and then pour the mix into plastic molds or containers.
When set use or cover and store in the freezer until ready to use.
Hang outside close to the house so you can view the birds as they enjoy the delicacy.
This is a great activity to share with your children, once the bird feeder is hung the children would enjoy journaling the bird activity and drawing their sightings.
Let me know via the contact us page what birds you have seen in your gardens.
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