Willow Bird Feeders

Bird feeding is most helpful at times when birds need the most energy, such as during temperature extremes, migration, and in late winter or early spring, when natural seed sources are depleted. Get ready to feed the birds in your garden this coming Winter and help attract new ones by making your very own wild Bird Feeder!

Spend time with Lorraine and learn how to weave a Bird Feeder using a selection of brown and buff Willow.

We have a choice of 2 different styles of Bird Feeders for you to choose from:

1) This bird feeder is made in a similar way to a Mini-Obelisk as it is woven upside down using a wood slice for a jig. To finish the feeder you can create a handle and hang from a tree! This feeder is ideal for holding fat balls or pieces of fruit!

2) Your second choice of Bird Feeder is also woven in a jig and then mounted onto a hazel rod. The bird feeder is self-standing as you can push the supporting rod into the ground.  This closed weave Bird Feeder is ideal for holding seeds.

"I am that little robin - That sits upon a tree - I sing to you each morning - But you don’t know it's me - I am that little robin - In your garden every day - I will never leave you - I will never fly away".  By John F Connor

Cost

£25 per person

This workshop is suitable for adults and teenagers.

What's included?

• All materials will be provided.
• Tea, Coffee and biscuits

What should I wear and bring with me?

We recommend you wear comfortable, outdoor clothing and footwear. You may also wish to bring a pair of gloves, to protect your hands and your own secateurs if you have them. However, don't worry we will have some spare gloves and secateurs for you to use on the day if you don't have your own.

Please also bring your own mug/cup.

This is an outdoor workshop that can also be taken under shelter if the weather is wet.

Location

The location will be Bridgeham Wood, a 10-acre private and pretty woodland in Smallfield, Surrey. This is a very natural environment and not open to the general public, we manage the site and Hazel Coppice here.

Groups

We can facilitate private groups and party bookings. Please contact Lorraine to discuss your requirements further.

Hedges & Hurdles reserves the right to alter or vary the programme due to events or circumstances beyond its reasonable control without being obliged to refund monies.

If the course is cancelled by the organiser for any reason we will contact you as soon as possible and will always endeavour to reschedule your booking for another date, however, if this is not possible a full refund will be provided.