Invite Nature to Your Door with a DIY Wood Bird Feeder from Exmark

BEATRICE, Neb.—March 13, 2024—Few things are better than the sights and sounds of birds in the springtime. For many, they are a virtually unlimited source of peace, calm, and entertainment. One of the best ways to increase the quantity and variety of birds is to add bird feeders to your yard.

Landscape designer, Doug Scott, said the increasing popularity of birding has inspired a growing number of homeowners to take measures to invite more birds into their backyards. With that in mind ,Scott partnered with Exmark on a new Done-In-A-Weekend Projects video that discusses different types of bird feeders and offers tips for achieving the right mix and placement of feeders across a landscape.

For homeowners, the most common types of bird feeders include tube feeders, tray-style feeders, window feeders, and house feeders.

Scott said that he doesn’t necessarily recommend one type of bird feeder over another. However, he says that it’s important to consider the advantages of each feeder type and choose a mix of types that support the birding experience you’re looking for.

In the video, Scott demonstrates how to build a simple yet versatile wood bird feeder. Such a feeder can be either hung from a tree branch or other support, or placed atop a pole. It’s a great first step for aspiring bird watching enthusiasts and can also be an excellent supplement to existing feeders.

Bird feeder placement is another important consideration. Scott advises to consider both your point ofview, as well as from the birds’ point of view. As such, it’s important to locate the feeder in a low noise area with little human activity. Also, feeder placement near trees or shrubs is typically good, as it gives birds a place to retreat to if there’s a threat nearby.

Finally, Scott said it’s important to consider bird safety when placing a bird feeder. Never place feeders in places where chemicals are regularly sprayed, or in areas where the birds could potentially collide with home windows.

Learn how to build your own wooden backyard bird feeders by viewing the complete video on the Exmark Backyard Life site. There, you’ll also find a wealth of Backyard Life content, including Backyard Smart, Prime Cuts, Dream Yards, Living Rural, and Done-In-a-Weekend Projects, as well as a wide range of backyard living content from notable backyard experts.