Make some bird-sized building materials
We’ve been seeing oodles of robins and cardinals flitting about the neighbourhood. Whether they’re searching around for nest-building materials or hunting for delicious bugs and worms, we’re not sure — we’re yet to decode “bird.” (We’re totally kidding; of course there’s no universal bird language!) Last week we showed you how to make Clare Crespo’s treat version of a bird’s nest; this week, we figure why not help out with the real thing?
Inspired by this post on Squashed Tomatoes, we’re scattering some nest-building materials in hope that we’ll be rewarded with a nest and some eggs to observe.
Do you want a bird’s nest in your yard or favourite park? Here are some tips we gleaned from Wild Bird Watching:
- Cut strips of yarn and scraps of fabric into 10cm-long pieces and hang them on a low tree or place on top of other plants
