Contrary to what one might think, birds play an essential role in biodiversity. They are part of the auxiliaries which participate in the good balance of nature: consumption of insects harmful to agriculture, dissemination of seeds for reforestation, pollination of plants, These are facts which testify to the usefulness of birds. their installation near your gardens, it is necessary to conserve the surrounding vegetation as much as possible, by protecting the trees if your land is filled with them, and by providing a water and meal point which will allow the birds to come and eat and eat . Thus, they will be in an ideal setting for nesting!
The challenge
Becoming a small architect for nature is a challenge that allows you to build a bird feeder with recycled materials to promote the return of birds to our gardens or to our town centers.
A bird feeder provides food for birds, it is different from a nesting box. The latter serves as a shelter and only insects brought by the parents are accepted by the chicks. The feeder can be made of stone, wood, metal or plastic. To feed the birds, it is made up of:
A roof and walls to protect
A floor and perches to lay
A reservoir to contain
Openings for serving,
A feeder is installed high up, sheltered from the prevailing winds and rain, it is hung or fixed to a tree or near a window and out of reach of predators.
The rules of the challenge
With recycled materials (plastic tray, plastic bottle, tin can, box of eggs, carton of milk or juice, ice cream sticks, toys, reclaimed wood, vegetation, fruit shells and others …)
Build a bird feeder.
Send the pictures of this feeder, hung or fixed and used for small birds.
Like any architect, start by thinking, then draw before getting started.
You must …
Des objets naturels ou de récupération Des outils pour : Découper, Coller, Décorer Accrocher
Define and draw your idea on the paper, then make a bird feeder from the scrap materials. Don’t forget to take a picture of your creation and send it to us by email: [email protected]
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For more information, contact:
CAUE Guadeloupe – Tel. : 0590 81 83 85 – Mail : [email protected]
Florence HATCHY DORVILLIUS – Tel. : 0690 610 388 – Mail: [email protected]
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