Happy Birds
Most of the birds have gone away
On this cold, dark winter’s day
But here is one bird I can see
Looking for something to eat
Little bird, I’ll feed you
Till the cold, winter’s through
And all your friends come back to play
On some bright and warm spring day.
(unknown author)
Today we went to a friend’s birthday party. Mathew was turning 4 years old and the sun was out and the ground covered with snow.
He lives in a lovely house in the city, but far enough from the busy side that feels like being in the country.
On a little twined road, with only deers and big trees surrounding us, this solitary farm house stands strong watching over the entrance.
The kids played outside for awhile, treasure hunt, listened to gnomes stories by the fire and had hot apple cider.
As we went inside, Mathew’s mom guided us through, how important was to make sure birds have something to eat during the winter time and provided us with all the material to make our very own natural bird feeder.
Pine cones
Peanut butter
Bird seeds
String
First, you spread peanut butter on the pine cones, enough to stick seed all around.
Roll the pine cones on a plate covered with seeds and add the string.
Hang outside during the winter, so our little bird friends have something to eat!
The kids were all smiles and the birds too!
Make one today with your kids and don’t forget to be grateful for all the birds singing in the morning!
Happy winter!