DIY Seed Covered Bird House Project

Styled and Written by MARÉ BRENNAN
Photograph by KELLY MOORE CLARK

Our fine feathered friends get hungry, too! We found a fun project to help feed our local avian population by creating seed covered birdhouses. Cardinals, blue jays, wrens, doves and more will love to nibble assorted seeds. 

WHAT YOU NEED:
3 or 4 miniature wooden bird houses with hanger
Wildbird seed mix + raw, unsalted nuts

Edible Glue Ingredients:
¾ cup all purpose flour
½ cup warm water 
1 envelope of unflavored gelatin
3 TBSP light corn syrup

In a glass microwaveable bowl, heat water for 1 minute, then add gelatin and corn syrup. Stir to mix. Add flour to liquid and stir until smooth. If mixture gets too thick, put back into microwave for 20 – 30 seconds and stir. Apply glue to side of house with a butter knife,  small spatula or a paint brush if you prefer. Cover completely with birdseed. We made patterns with larger seeds then filled in with tiny ones.