Outdoor and Garden - Birdfeeders

Suet eating birds like woodpeckers and nuthatches will use feeders with access to suet from underneath. Plan includes patterns for both feeders shown.

This large capacity bird feeder has a hinged top for easy filling. The 8 x 10 inch clear front plate lifts out for easy cleaning. Cut the plate from plastic or glass. Designed to be attached to a vertical surface such as a tree trunk or a post. All patterns drawn FULL SIZE. Measures 17-1/2 inches high.

St. Francis of Assisi is the patron saint of animals and the environment. This garden statue of St. Francis is made from layers of 3/4 inch lumber which create a striking 3-dimensional look.

Bird feeder with silly caricature face. Looks great made from cedar. Plan includes FULL size pattern both faces. Eagle project measures about 20 inches tall.

Two favorite forest animals, a squirrel and a raccoon, come alive in these rustic cedar bird feeders. Sized large enough to hold a generous amount of bird seed.

Create this fine example of craftmanship for display on the fireplace mantel or as a table centerpiece. Holds candy or nuts. Base is 24 inches long x 6-1/2 inches wide.

You will get lots of laughs watching those squirrels rest their paws on the keyboard while they nibble on the corncob. It looks just like they are playing the piano!

This bird feeder holds a sufficient amount of food even for frequent visitors. Clear plastic side plates remove easily for cleaning and let you keep an eye on the level of seed.

Feed birds from all four sides. Clear plastic side plates show level of feed and can be removed for cleaning. Hinged roof opens for easy re-filling. Holds 10 pounds of feed. All patterns drawn FULL SIZE. Measures approximately 19 inches high x 14 inches square.

The open design of this patriotic bird feeder makes it easy to monitor and to refill. Simple construction from 3/4 inch thick lumber.

Grow flowers on top of this tree-shaped bird feeder! Provides a natural looking environment and helps keep seed dry and well shaded. All patterns drawn FULL SIZE. Measures 13-1/2 inches high x 14 inches wide.

Designed to look just like an old-fashioned telephone! Holds up to 10 pounds of seed. Hinged lid for easy refilling. Seed tray is protected from the rain. Easy construction from 3/4 inch thick lumber. All patterns drawn FULL SIZE. Measures 23 inches high x 8-1/2 inches wide.

To increase nesting activity in your area, consider supplying the birds with nesting material like the two shown here. Both plans included. This is a vintage woodworking plan. Visit our FAQ page for a full definition. View the Larger Image Slideshow to see the actual item you are buying.

This is a vintage woodworking plan. Visit our FAQ page for a full definition. View the Larger Image Slideshow to see the actual item you are buying. For style and easy construction, its hard to beat these interesting designs for bird feeders. All three are approximately thirteen inches high and can be built from wood scraps left over from other projects. You can build the three in an evening. If you do not need them all, they make fine gifts. This pattern has full-size patterns and step-by-step instructions.

All feeders are not created equal. This bird feeder design appeals to a variety of birds and their feeding habits. In designing it, we wanted to provide a healthy, durable structure that both people a...

Show loyalty to your favorite football team when you paint this helmet-shaped bird feeder in your teams colours.

This sturdy bird feeder will withstand wind and rain storms well, since its roof is to be permanently and securely mounted to a wall,post or tree. The feeder section slip sin and out easily for convenience in filling. It is only 13-5/8 inches high and 16-1/2 inches wide. It is a simple matter to trace the full size parts from this craft pattern and assemble them according to the detailed instructions. Material list, finishing and mounting instructions are included on the pattern. This is a vintage woodworking plan. Visit our FAQ page for a full definition. View the Larger Image Slideshow to see the actual item you are buying.

A nice feeder for fruit or suet. If you have Baltimore Orioles in your area, spear on a piece of orange! Easily scale the pattern on your printer to make the size you want. A perfect beginner project for scouting, guides and 4H Club woodworking projects.

The Silo shown on the left and The Crib, are the two automatic feeders easily built of materials picked from your next garage sale or maybe even in your own garage. Both plans included. This is a vintage woodworking plan. Visit our FAQ page for a full definition. View the Larger Image Slideshow to see the actual item you are buying.

Another in our series of Tree Dweller Birdhouse Plans. We call this series of birdhouses Tree Dwellings because all of the creatures represented like to hang out in the trees!

This plan offers two classic window sill feeders: one is a simple tray and the other an attractive glass topped tray. These designs include a mounting board you secure to the window sill. Beginner skill level.

This roomy feeder is wide open for easy bird viewing and the construction, although simple, is rugged enough to last for years. It could be post mounted, put on the stump of a tree or on a deck railing. Our bird feeders are not fancy, but are very functional and we have found that feeders get so weather beaten over time that we prefer to bang out another one rather than clean and refinish them.

Birds flock to the high-energy nourishment provided by suet cakes. This good-looking feeder features a top that slides up the support cables, allowing you to add suet quickly and easily. Whether you b...

This feeder features a large storage area so it only has to be refilled with seed once in a while. It may be post mounted or suspended from a branch.

Looking for a gathering place for your fine-feathered friends? Then try this traditional tray feeder featuring painted columns and an attractive cedar-shingled roof. The screen on the bottom helps keep the feed dry and the birds healthy. And, the feeder mounts easily to either a pipe or deck railing for your viewing pleasure.

This is a vintage woodworking plan. Visit our FAQ page for a full definition. View the Larger Image Slideshow to see the actual item you are buying. The pattern includes: The Turn table: Designed like a windmill head, this interesting feeding table with flying geese mounted upon silver moon backgrounds, turns in the wind, keeping its open side to leeward. The Inn: This feeding station is well arranged, with racks for suet, bread crumbs, sunflower seed, hemp, millet, or poultry feed. It is substantially built and set up. The Nut Hut: Peanuts strung upon heavy thread, hang from the funnel top of this simple feeder. Birds reach them from below. The Suet Bar: A molded suet disk is placed in the back of this unique feeder. The birds reach it from the front perch.

Simple projects that could keep the kids busy on a rainy afternoon.

This feeder is a smaller version of our large hopper design. We hang it with a wire hanger on the back or from the top with screweyes.

Included are plans for a birdhouse and bird feeder. Both projects feature real copper roofs. Birdhouse measures about 16 inches tall by 8 inches wide by 7 inches deep. Feeder is about 18 inches tall by 9 inches wide by 6. 5 inches deep. This is a vintage woodworking plan. Visit our FAQ page for a full definition. View the Larger Image Slideshow to see the actual item you are buying.

This bird feeder is designer to keep its back to the wind, thus affording a maximum o f protection. It can be made entirely of old scrap wood like fruit boxes, etc. This is a vintage woodworking plan. Visit our FAQ page for a full definition. View the Larger Image Slideshow to see the actual item you are buying.