DIY Peanut Butter & Seed Bird Feeder

When we were looking for an apartment earlier this year, a stunning view from my balcony was not even on my list. My husband and I lucked out to find a great deal on our apartment on the Barton Creek Greenbelt in Austin, Texas. Our balcony is huge and we are lucky to have a wall of windows and two sliding doors that offer views from the bedroom, kitchen and living room.

I've always enjoyed seeing birds on our balcony and I slowly started adding more bird seed outside to attract a larger variety. I was excited to see more and remembered a little project I had made as I child. I don't remember what we spread the peanut butter on, but this seemed to do the trick! Within a couple of hours, I had about six red birds outside and a few other variety flying around and checking out their new treats. Here's a quick little tutorial below on how to make your own!

DIY Peanut Butter & Seed Bird Feeder

toilet paper rolls

bird seed

peanut butter

scissors

1. Cut toilet paper roll down the side if attaching to a rail or leave intact to hang from a branch.

2. Cover with peanut butter.

3. Coat in birdseed.

4. Attach to balcony rail or slip onto a branch.

5. Enjoy the sights and sounds from the variety of birds your new feeder will attract!