My friend Helen sent me an email today reminding me about helping the birds now at nesting season. I KNOW I've seen others in previous years set out a basket of goodies for the birds to use but for the life of me I couldn't find any of their posts. Of course I may be mistaking one blog for another in my searches. I read A LOT of blogs!
Anyway..in my search to find the sweet basket posts for Helen, I came across
another simple solution.
Since I had a nearly empty bag of lemons, I opted for this solution.
I added:
- yarn scraps
- thread
- ribbon
- dryer lint
- torn fabric strips
- Spanish moss
I took a crochet hook to pull some scraps partially out so they'd be more visible for the birds. Not sure if this is needed but I did it anyway.
I hope to see some nests with some fun colors while on my walks this year!!
Anyway..in my search to find the sweet basket posts for Helen, I came across another simple solution.
7 comments:
i used to do that every spring when my son was younger...your bundle looks very inviting!
And it looks so pretty too!!!
What a pretty bundle for the birds. That reminded me that I had not done that in many years. Thanks.
irresistible Halle
you make me want to dig into my net bag collection and get busy
tweet tweet!
oxo
I've never tried that, but I have TONS of dryer lint and other scraps I can put out for the birds. Thoughtful as always.
What a fabulous, pay-it-forward idea!! I'm on this right away and will also be looking for colorful nests in my neighborhood and yard! Thanks so much, Halle!
A new friend and follower thanks to ~*~Patty S,
Karen
So I posted on Monday, but my brain went blank as to where I found this - Lost in Bloglandia Syndrom - however, Patty S. to the rescue! So I just posted the following on my blog:
UPDATE: I just learned from my friend Patty Szymkowicz at
Magpie's Nest ~*~ that I saw this idea at
http://halleshobbies.blogspot.com/2011/03/helping-out-birds.html
Halle has a great blog, you should check her out!! Fun ideas and wonderful humor
Please forgive, and if you have a chance, please check out my blog - I'm kinda new to all this!
xoxo
Karen
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