Homemade Gazebo Wood Bird Feeder

Functional Shape

• The unique six-sided shape of a gazebo is highly functional as a bird feeder. Wild birds can feed from the seed container in the center of the gazebo while being protected from the hot sun or rain under the feeder's roof. A variety of wild birds that refuse to perch on a tube feeder enjoy gazebo feeders. Depending on where you live, you may see buntings, cardinals, doves, jays and juncos visit your bird feeder.

Easy to Refill

• Bird seed can easily be replenished if you build a removable a cap in the gazebo’s roof and pour seed through the opening when it begins to run out. Whether you’re using safflower seed, black-oil sunflower seed or almost any other kind of wild bird seed blend, your homemade gazebo bird feeder works without a hitch.

Mounting Options

• Gazebo bird feeders are meant to be hung from a tree branch or mounted on a post. The latter option is often more desirable, because the post gives added support to the feeder. Avid bird watchers can also add other treats, such as fruit and a corncob, to the post for an all-in-one bird feeding station. A post is also better for deterring pests such as squirrels if you wrap the bottom few feet of the post in duct pipe so squirrels can’t climb it. Planting flowers at the base of the feeder post is a lovely touch and hides duct tape if you choose to use it.

Materials

• The kind of wood you choose for building your feeder can add variety to your back yard's ambience. Western red cedar has a warm, reddish tint that many people seek. Pine is a strong material that works well for building your gazebo wood bird feeder. These materials are available at lumber yards and home improvement stores for construction of your gazebo bird feeder. You can also choose to paint the feeder to give it whatever kind of finished look you want.