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Monday, March 21, 2011

Helping out the birds

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!!

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7 comments:

  1. *jean*March 21, 2011 at 8:29 PM

    i used to do that every spring when my son was younger...your bundle looks very inviting!

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  2. UnknownMarch 21, 2011 at 10:13 PM

    And it looks so pretty too!!!

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  3. YvonneMarch 22, 2011 at 5:30 AM

    What a pretty bundle for the birds. That reminded me that I had not done that in many years. Thanks.

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  4. ~*~Patty SMarch 22, 2011 at 5:38 AM

    irresistible Halle
    you make me want to dig into my net bag collection and get busy
    tweet tweet!
    oxo

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  5. Bleubeard and ElizabethMarch 22, 2011 at 7:38 AM

    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.

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  6. karen hess jewelryMarch 24, 2011 at 8:37 AM

    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

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  7. karen hess jewelryMarch 30, 2011 at 8:39 AM

    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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