{"id":408853,"date":"2024-05-09T23:00:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-09T23:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/?p=408853"},"modified":"-0001-11-30T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"-0001-11-29T14:00:00","slug":"Build-Your-Own-Window-Feeder-for-Summer-Bird-Watching","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/Build-Your-Own-Window-Feeder-for-Summer-Bird-Watching\/","title":{"rendered":"Build Your Own Window Feeder for Summer Bird Watching"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>(StatePoint) There are very few things more relaxing than the amazing sight and sound of birds. A 2022 study even uncovered profound mental health benefits to birdwatching, including stress relief. But how do you go about bringing some of this outdoor zen to your kitchen or living room? The answer is simple: a DIY window bird feeder.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWith a window bird feeder, you\u2019ll create a fascinating view of feathered friends going about their daily routines, great educational opportunities, family bonding moments and even a little fun for your indoor pets,\u201d says Jamie Briggs, director of marketing at Exmark, a leading manufacturer of lawn care equipment.<\/p>\n<p>Below are the tools, materials, and basic instructions for this \u201c<a href=\"https:\/\/backyard.exmark.com\/video\/build-a-diy-window-bird-feeder-this-weekend\/\" rel=\"nofollow\">Done-in-a-Weekend-Project<\/a>\u201d from Exmark:<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Drill<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Jigsaw<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Miter saw<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Speed square<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Brad nailer<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Sand paper<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Tape measure<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Wood glue<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Pencil<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Paint or pre-conditioner and stain<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Ear and eye protection<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Dust mask<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 1-1 1\/2-inch brad nails<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 (4) suction cups<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 Landscape fabric (optional)<\/p>\n<p>\u2022 (1) 1-inch x 8-inch x 3-foot pine board<\/p>\n<p>(2) 1-inch x 4-inch x 3-foot pine boards<\/p>\n<p>(1) 1-inch x 2-inch x 3-foot pine board<\/p>\n<p>Build Steps<\/p>\n<p>1. Cut boards to length, according to the cut list (downloadable on the Exmark site).<\/p>\n<p>2. Measure the angles to form the roof peak.<\/p>\n<p>3. Trace a window shape in board A and use a jigsaw to cut out the window hole.<\/p>\n<p>4. Secure the tray using brad nails. Use wood glue along the seams.<\/p>\n<p>5. Attach the roof boards using nails and glue.<\/p>\n<p>6. Drill holes that match the diameter and depth of the suction cups. Fill them with glue and insert the suction cups.<\/p>\n<p>7. Sand the feeder\u2019s edges.<\/p>\n<p>8. Apply paint or preconditioner and stain of your choice. Finish off with a sealer.<\/p>\n<p>9. Line the interior of the tray with landscape fabric.<\/p>\n<p>To view the video tutorial and download the full build plans, visit Exmark\u2019s Backyard Life site at <a href=\"https:\/\/backyard.exmark.com\" rel=\"nofollow\">backyard.exmark.com<\/a>, a multimedia destination that provides homeowners with everything from grilling tips and design projects to gardening and lawn care advice.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cNow all there\u2019s left to do is pick out the perfect window, hang your new DIY bird feeder, and enjoy all the sights and sounds our avian friends have to offer,\u201d says Briggs.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/feeds.statepoint.net\/townnews\/placement.ashx?t=c&amp;id=10421&amp;l=en-US&amp;r=1715231406394.66\" \/><\/p>\n<p> <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft\" src=\"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/images\/imgupload\/6fe3e35a04506a6ae1c378efa250c4f4.jpg\" width=\"480\" height=\"360\" \/><br \/>Build Your Own Window Feeder for Summer Bird Watching<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>(StatePoint) There are very few things more relaxing than the amazing sight and sound of&#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[4],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-408853","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-local-news"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/408853","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=408853"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/408853\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=408853"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=408853"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.saipantribune.com\/index.php\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=408853"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}