Bird Feeder

Build a charming cedar bird feeder with a copper roof—perfect for adding style and function to your backyard or patio.

Give your backyard a touch of classic charm with this beautiful DIY cedar bird feeder featuring real cedar shingle siding and a copper-style roof. In this step-by-step woodworking plan, you’ll learn how to build a stylish and weather-resistant bird feeder using simple tools, exterior-grade materials, and beginner-friendly techniques.

Perfect for weekend woodworkers, this feeder looks professionally crafted — yet it’s easy to build. The roof is wrapped in thin copper foil for a striking, old-world look without the need for metalworking tools. The cedar shingles are quick to install and offer natural resistance to the elements, making this feeder both elegant and durable.

Whether you're looking to attract birds, enhance your landscape, or practice working with outdoor materials like cedar and copper, this project is a satisfying and practical build you’ll be proud to display.

Project Features:

  • Classic design with cedar shingle siding
  • Eye-catching copper foil roof — no metal tools required
  • Durable outdoor construction with weather-resistant adhesives
  • Two feeding stations divided by a central panel
  • Mountable base with pre-drilled support hole
  • Ideal weekend woodworking project

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What You Get:

  • 6 printable (digital) pages of step-by-step instructions
  • More than 40 full-color photos and illustrations
  • Material and cut list

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