Birds have been our love for years, and as our kids have gotten older, I can tell they become very fond of them, too. We spend countless hours reading about birds, researching birds, and bird watching, especially in our backyard. Recently, we shared how to make the best birdseed ornaments, and it’s been very popular with kids and adults. That is why I wanted to continue sharing easy ideas to incorporate a love for nature and birds into your life. We hope you love making Beautiful Ice Homemade Fruit Bird Treats as much as we do.

Homemade Bird Treats

How to Make Ice Homemade Bird Treats

This fruity combination might seem unusual for birds, but eating a variety of appropriate foods is very healthy for birds.

Fruits and veggies are a great treat for your feathered friends at moderate consumption.

Easy Homemade Bird Treats

Making frozen fruit bird treats is an exciting and educational activity for kids that also benefits our feathered friends. This simple yet engaging project combines creativity, nature appreciation, and culinary fun. Let’s explore why this activity is a fantastic choice for adults, children, and birds.

Learning About Nature: You and your kids can learn about different types of birds and their dietary needs. This activity provides an opportunity to discuss why birds need certain nutrients and how they find food in the wild.

Science in Action: Watching the freezing process and understanding how fruits turn into solid treats can be a mini science lesson. It’s an excellent way to introduce concepts like states of matter and temperature.

Hands-On Creativity

Artistic Expression: Kids can get creative by arranging the fruits in fun shapes and patterns before freezing them. They can use cookie cutters to make stars, hearts, or other fun shapes that will delight both them and the birds.

Culinary Skills: This activity helps children practice basic kitchen skills like cutting (with supervision), arranging, and freezing, fostering a sense of independence and accomplishment.

Environmental Awareness

Eco-Friendly: Making bird treats encourages kids to consider wildlife and the environment. It’s a great way to instill a sense of responsibility towards nature and its creatures.

Why It’s Wonderful for Birds

Healthy Diet: Birds benefit from the vitamins and minerals found in fresh fruits. Frozen fruit treats can provide a refreshing and nutritious snack, especially during hot weather.
Hydration: Fruits contain high water content, which helps keep birds hydrated, particularly in the summer months when water sources might be scarce.

Birdwatching: Placing the frozen treats in the yard or garden attracts a variety of bird species, providing excellent birdwatching opportunities. Kids can observe different birds and learn to identify them by their colors, shapes, and behaviors.

Winter Bird Treats

Slice your fruit.

Then, place the slices in the bundt pan. You can arrange this however you’d like. *Kids love to join in and add the fruit*

Adding your raspberries in-between the lemon and orange slices (or other fruit) gives it a fun pop of color. But if your children are placing the fruit I would leave it however they placed them.

Slowly pour water into the pan so that it just covers the fruit. This is also a great activity for children. Pouring is a good practical life skill and keeps them involved in the process.

Place in the freezer for a few hours or until solid. After you remove your pan from the freezer, run warm water under the pan. It’ll make the ice pop right out.

Add the ribbon or string.

Hang it outside for a beautiful display, and Yummy Bird Treat!

Morning, noon, and night, you can enjoy the look of this frozen homemade bird treat. All while the birds enjoy snacking on it.

Frozen Homemade Bird Treats

What’s Needed

Bundt Pan
Orange, Lemon, & Raspberries (other great options are cranberries, apple slices, pears, grapes, nuts)
Ribbon/String
optional: Birdseed

Directions

1. Slice your fruit.

2. Then place the slices in the bundt pan. You can arrange this however you’d like.

3. Next, add your raspberries in-between the lemon and orange slices (or other fruit). This gives it a fun pop of color.

4. Slowly pour water into the pan so that it just covers the fruit.

5. Place in freezer for a few hours or until solid.

6. Remove from freezer and run warm water under the pan. It’ll make the ice pop right out.

7. Add the ribbon or string.

8. Hang outside for a beautiful display and Yummy Homemade Bird Treat!

Bird Treats

Making frozen fruit bird treats is a delightful and enriching activity that brings joy to both kids and birds. It combines creativity, education, and a love for nature, making it a perfect project for a lovely winter afternoon.

Children have fun and develop a deeper appreciation for wildlife and the environment. So, gather your ingredients, get creative, and enjoy the wonderful world of birdwatching with your homemade frozen fruit treats!

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Homemade Bird Treats

Frozen Homemade Fruit Bird Treats

Ingredients

Bundt Pan
Orange, Lemon, & Raspberries (other great options are cranberries, apple slices, pears, grapes, nuts)
Ribbon/String
optional: Birdseed

Instructions

Slice your fruit.
Then place the slices in the bundt pan. You can arrange this however you’d like.
Next, add your raspberries in-between the lemon and orange slices (or other fruit). This gives it a fun pop of color.
Slowly pour water into the pan so that it just covers the fruit.
Place in freezer for a few hours or until solid.
Remove from freezer and run warm water under the pan. It’ll make the ice pop right out.
Add the ribbon or string.
Hang outside for a beautiful display and Yummy Homemade Bird Treat!