The Badge Archive

One project will only fulfill one step of a chosen badge. Multiple feeders must be made to cover different badges:

• Step 3 of GSUSA Daisy Petal – Honest and Fair badge requirements.
• Step 2 of GSUSA Daisy Petal – Use Resources Wisely badge requirements.
• Step 2 of GSUSA Daisy Petal – Make the World a Better Place badge requirements.
• Step 3 of GSUSA Daisy Outdoor Art Maker badge requirements.
• Step 2 or 5 of GSUSA Brownie Outdoor Art Creator, Junior Outdoor Art Explorer, Cadette Outdoor Art Apprentice, Senior Outdoor Art Expert, Ambassador Outdoor Art Master badge requirements.
• Step 3 of GSUSA Brownie Design with Nature badge requirements.
• Step 3 of GSUSA Brownie Create and Innovate badge requirements.
• Step 3 of GSUSA Junior Create and Innovate badge requirements.

There are many types of bird feeders, ranging from simple DIY designs to more elaborate setups.

Choose the type of birdfeeder that fits your troops purpose, budget, and ability to make:

• DIY Feeders: Creative options like toilet paper roll feeders (using peanut butter and birdseed) or recycled materials such as milk cartons or mason jars.
  • Embroidery Hoop Globe
  • Orange Peel Feeder
  • Toilet Paper Roll Feeder
• Suet Feeders: Typically made from wire or mesh to hold suet cakes, a solidified block of bird feed. For woodpeckers and other suet-loving birds.
  • Canning Lid Feeder
  • Frozen Suet
  • Pinecone Feeder
  • Suet Log Feeder
  • Suet Wreath
• Hopper Feeders: Constructed from wood or plastic with a container that dispenses seeds into a tray. Often designed to look like small houses. For a large amount of seed and attract a variety of birds.
  • Mason Jar Feeder
  • Milk Carton Feeder
  • Plastic Bottle Feeder
• Platform Feeders: Simple trays made from wood or plastic. They can be placed on the ground or mounted, with open trays that accommodate multiple birds at once. For larger birds of multiple smaller birds.
  • Egg Carton Platform
  • Embroidery Hoop Feeder Trays
  • Frame Platform
  • Popsicle Stick Platform
• Tube Feeders: Made from transparent plastic tubes with small openings and perches. These feeders are ideal for holding seeds and keeping them dry. For small birds like chickadees and finches.
  • Tin Can Feeder
• Fruit Feeders: Made with pegs, spikes, or cups to securely hold fruit such as oranges, grapes, or berries. For fruit-eating birds, like orioles.
  • Oriole Stick Feeder
  • Oriole Wire Feeder
  • Oriole Wooden Feeder
• Nectar Feeders: Mimic natural flower nectar and have small feeding ports for birds to sip sugar-water solutions. For nectar-loving birds like hummingbirds and orioles.
  • Wine Bottle Nectar
• Peanut Feeders: Designed with wire mesh to hold peanuts securely. For larger birds that enjoy peanuts.
  • Bundt Pan Peanuts
  • Embroidery Hoop Platform
  • Peanut Wooden Wire Tower
• Window Feeders: Made from clear plastic and attached to windows with suction cups. For close-up bird watching.

Each type of feeder serves different bird species and preferences, making bird feeding a versatile and enjoyable activity!

Make sure you provide the right kind of Bird Feed!