Native Americans made the first bird houses and feeders in North America out of gourds.  They wanted to

Recycled Plastic Hanging Platform Feeder

bring the song birds closer to their dwellings so they could enjoy them more.  Since then the materials have changed, but the concept is the same; provide a home and food for your feathered friends near your dwelling so you can enjoy the birds more!

The most durable bird houses are made from natural materials.  Wooden parts are nailed together to form the bird house with either a flat or peaked roof.  Dried gourds will provide ideal homes for many birds, such as the purple martin.

Oriole Fruit & Jelly Feeder

Today, as we become more environmentally conscious, Going Green synthetic materials are being used to make bird houses. Songbird Essentials is producing an entire line of bird houses and feeders made from recycled plastic milk cartons. Up to 25 to 40 milk cartons or more are used to produce items in this line.  They have a large selection of Green Living bird feeders of many types such as platform feeders, hopper feeders, suet feeders, woodpecker feeders, meal worm feeders, gazebo feeders, Oriole feeders, fruit and jelly feeders. Schrodt Designs makes very attractive, decorative lantern tube feeders made from recycled redwood. Songbird Essentials also produces a Wren House and a Bluebird Nesting Box made from recycled plastic. Shop our site today for Green Living gift ideas.

Small Recycled Plastic Hopper Feeder

Schrodt Designs Gingo Teahouse Bird Feeder