21) DIY Family-friendly Bird Feeder Plan
We love this family-friendly bird feeder plan, made out of cedar 1 x 4 boards. Cedar itself is a great material for a birdhouse because it can last much longer than pine, for example.
You start by cutting the boards on a miter saw in several sections, which are then glued together into panels. The biscuit joiners are a fantastic idea which you can implement too many other DIY woodworking projects.
The list of tools you will need also include a circular saw and a table saw. We adore the two walls which are built with glass panes, as this allows you to see the birds entering the bird feeder and simply enjoying the view.
Nevertheless, the roof is not fixed, and this is a very significant feature. By using hooks and springs, you can slide the roof off and on.
22) The Ultimate Bird Feeder
We like this ultimate bird feeder for its comprehensive design, which doesn’t lack any of the essential details needed to make the feathery buddies fall in love with their new place to snack.
While some of the bird feeders we listed above could lead to possible issues due to the lack of proper ventilation, this one is deprived of such a disadvantage.
However, we don’t think this is the best bird feeder plan for the beginners, as well as the more experienced ones among you who do not have access to an extended set of tools.
On the other hand, the video tutorial goes into great detail, so if you love this ultimate bird feeder as much as we did, we also bet you can become crafty and be able to accomplish it even with some simple tools you have available. We appreciate the free sketch-ups, too.
23) Easy DIY Bird Feeder
Since we just listed a tiny bit more complex bird feeder plan above, we think it’s high time to come up with an easy DIY design here. But don’t let the ease of this project fool you because it is a very smartly built one.
Thus, it does not lack any of the essentials needed to make sure the birds around have a good time and regularly come to pay your backyard a visit.
This easy DIY bird feeder is made out of 1×8 and 1×10 pine boards. However, we already mentioned that cedar is much better-suited than pine when it comes to crafting a durable birdhouse, which will be able to withstand the harsh meteorological conditions outdoors.
But keeping in mind that this particular DIY bird feeder was created as a spring project, we don’t mind the use of pine at all.
24) Squirrel Proof Bird Feeder
If you happen to live in a region where you regularly have to deal with squirrels, then we bet our 24 bird feeder plan on this list will put a smile on your face (and calm your busy mind).
Personally, I am a perfect example of a squirrel-attacked DIY enthusiast. The thing is, I love squirrels so much that I can’t even get mad at them.
But when it comes to finally make use of the bird feeder you have created, squirrels can really piss you off.
They have a huge appetite and barely leave anything behind for the hungry birds. Well, this squirrel proof bird feeder can be a fantastic solution to such issues.
The reason why we love this particular bird feeder design so much is that it is easy to clean, easy to fill, and actually looks elegant (while most of the squirrel proof ones look terrible).
25) Step-by-Step Bird Feeder
As DIYers, we always appreciate a good project when it comes with a step-by-step, easy-to-digest tutorial. Well, this particular bird feeder plan is a perfect example of such a project.
Even though it is rated as a suitable plan for intermediate level DIY enthusiasts, we think anyone can do it. The difference will be that the beginners will put much more efforts and might feel puzzled at times. But this is exactly why DIY projects are so addictive.
Moreover, this particular bird feeder design does not require the use of multiple power tools, apart from a miter saw and a drill. Instead, you mostly work with glue, brads, and screws.
Full cutting lists are also available, and we are also glad to notice the affordability of this project. Ultimately, we find this tutorial a wonderful example of an easy-to-understand and put into practice DIY bird feeder plan.
26) Bird Feeder Made from Wood Scraps
I know most of us DIYers get that face of extreme happiness and satisfaction whenever someone mentions the use of scarps for a particular project. And it can’t be any other way since a workshop is always fool of materials left behind, which are patiently waiting to be utilized.
When it comes to this bird feeder made from wood scraps, the design itself is simply adorable. Of course, if you don’t happen to have any scraps available, you can always opt for materials from the local stores.
The bird feeder is made out of wood, which is cut in thin slices. The back is made out of plywood. All the parts are initially glued together although you can also choose to utilize nails instead.
My personal favorite part is the sandpaper roof, which is water resistant and will help to keep birds happy while munching inside.
27) Fancy Old Wood Bird Feeder
Our entire team was in an aww after stumbling across this fancy old wood bird feeder, created by Bob Olsen.
Bob Olsen is a craftsman master, who has been making birdhouses for over a couple of decades. But apart from his skillful hands as a carpenter, Bob Olsen’s bird feeders are unique for he has been utilizing only old wood.
And when he says old, he means wood which is the age of our grandparents, or even more) a good 80+ years.
What’s even more amazing is that Bob is certain that old wood attracts birds much more than regular wood.
Personally, I can’t help it but appreciate this theory as I have seen with my own eyes how the birds in my yard constantly go sneaking into the old bird feeder I have had for more than 20 years now, instead of going to check out the new birdhouses.
28) Adorable Log Cabin Bird House
This log cabin birdhouse is not merely adorable. It is also made with a mind to the environment, as the DIY plans make use of mostly reclaimed materials.
Moreover, apart from being a beautiful bird feeder, it is also made very professionally, and there’s not a single disadvantage we can find to this build.
However, if you are just a beginner, this particular bird feeder model is not the most suitable one to try crafting by yourself.
We would recommend this log cabin birdhouse for DIYers who are about the intermediate level. Build plans are also available, apart from the video tutorial we are sharing below.
Then again, you can notice my favorite rooftop style made out of sandpaper. If you haven’t tried this material before, we bet its usefulness will amaze you.
29) Window Bird Feeder
We all agree that this window bird feeder deserves to be a part of this compilation as it is affordable, extremely easy to make, and especially useful for the spring-summer season.
This is also a suitable time to mention that it is best to have various bird feeders, depending on the climate you live in. Some will work better for the hot summer months while others will attract more of the feathery beauties during the cold winter.
Nevertheless, different birds prefer different types of bird feeders, and they even take into consideration the materials you use for the build, so once again) the more, the better.
For this particular window bird feeder, the materials you need include just one single board and a little bit of screen.
The major downside we find to this project is that it might be hard to keep away squirrels without installing an extra crossed hatched x metal cage.
30) 2×4 Bird Feeder
As you can already guess by the title, this bird feeder is made out of a single 2×4. It’s a great model for the spring-summer and early autumn months as it is not the closed type of birdhouse.
When it comes to the difficulty of the build, we would estimate it as slightly above the average. In other words) you will need some experience to be able to recreate this bird feeder yourself, even though it is definitely not a too complex one.
But keeping in mind the lack of additional build plans, beginners might find it hard to stick to the plan by solely relying on the video tutorial.
One of the downsides to this 2×4 bird feeder is that it is not a suitable solution if you happen to live in a region where squirrels often come by to pay you a visit.
