Little Steps Care · Autumn workshop

A feeding tray for birds

Arrange four strips of wood around a small board. An adult nails them in place while you choose the next strip. Put the tray outside and tally the birds that visit from a distance.

  • 6–8 · 8–12 years
  • About 30 minutes
  • Outdoor play
  • Art & making

What will your child practise?

Build a simple feeder and tally bird visits.

What you need

A smooth board, four strips of wood, nails, a hammer, birdseed, paper and a pencil.

Step by step

  1. Fit the strips around the edge. An adult nails them down and checks for sharp points. The children make a tally sheet.
  2. Put the board in a stable, quiet spot birds can reach and add a little seed. Decide who will clear wet or old food and clean the board.
  3. Watch from a distance for five minutes. Mark each landing. The same bird may visit more than once. Repeat later.