Swing Bird Feeder

 

Porch Swing Feeder

Make a wooden porch swing feeder for your favorite bird-watcher with tips from Bill Littlejohn. Bill uses recycled wood whenever he can. If possible, he likes to start this project with a 1- by 6-inch cedar board and cut the pieces from there.

Make it yourself:

• Save money by cutting the wood into pieces yourself. Or buy precut pieces.
• Assemble the base of the feeder with square-headed screws. They withstand harsh weather better than nails.
• Instead of a solid wood bottom, use a screen for drainage.
• The wood slats that make up the back and seat of the swing are attached with glue and nails.
• This feeder is a Birds & Blooms original! Look for the plans on the Backyard Projects section.

Buy it: Visit Bill's Etsy shop. He also sells a variety of wooden feeders and birdhouse.