The first step of the project is to build the tray for the bird table.
How to build a bird table with roof.
Next cut 4 pieces of wooden trim and screw the pieces onto the.
Last year i made a hexagonal roofed bird table for the family garden and although i loved the finished result and wanted to make more to give away as gifts the effort that went into making the first table made it impossible to reproduce except for.
The best plants to use for green roofs on your bird table are the smaller species of sedum as they can withstand drought and grow on poor soil.
Be aware though that while this might not bother some birds it can cause shyer birds to stay away.
Use 1 8 slats for the base and 1x2s for the trims.
Use 1 1 2 nails and glue to assemble everything.
Building your bird table.
This second design is a little more complex but still easily accomplished.
To build a bird table start by trimming a large flat piece of wood down to your desired size to create the tabletop.
Fit the roof to the table and lock it into place with a few nails.
A roof can be added to a bird table for extra shelter.
Hexagonal bird table from recycled wood.
This bird table design includes a platform a roof which acts as a lid and a feeding trough made with clear acrylic.
Assembling our bird table after cutting all the components.