![]() If it’s too low down, it can make your feeding birds a sitting target for cats and other predators. A very tall bird table on a traditional pole is also more likely to be unstable in high winds. If it’s too tall, feeding birds like robins and blackbirds will ignore it, and it may be difficult for you to watch from a chair. The height of your bird table is important too. This will give plenty of space for feeding without being too big or cumbersome to support. Too big and you will create a haven for bigger birds like pigeons who may scare the smaller birds off.Īnd the bigger your table is, the bigger its foot or other support will need to be to keep it stable.Ī good size to aim for, for the feeding platform of your bird table is 12 by 18 inches or 15″ square. Too small and there won’t be space for many birds to feed together, plus the seed will get knocked off onto the floor all the time. How to Make a Bird Table.īefore you start getting together materials and tools, you have choices to make. We give you plans and instructions for making a simple table, and resources for more elaborate options. In this article, we take you through the options you need to consider before you start work on making a bird table. ![]() ![]() Building your own bird table can be as straightforward or as complex as you want to make it. ![]() Or you could have a go at making one yourself. If your old bird table is on its last legs, you could go out and buy a new one. ![]()
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