Natural looking feeder

[snake]

With all the wet weather we have had lately, I spent a bit of time in my workshop adapting a log to accommodate a peanut feeder, in an attempt to get more natural looking photographs.
I just marked out the back of the log for the size of the feeder, cut out most of the timber with a forstner bit then cleaned it up with a wood chisel, a very easy job. The feeder was then held in place with a wood screw.
The birds quickly got used to it and I got a few pictures of the first few that used it. The mistake I made was leaving two branches on the same side, the extra branch gets in the way of the subject so I have now cut it off.





Shortly after taking these pics a Great Spotted Woodpecker came to the feeder so I hope I can post few shots of him, if he stays long enough.

[big bill]

Terrific pics Snake well done ,any chance of a pic of your feeder and how its set up would like to try it myself more a more natural shot?

[cherrybee]

Originally Posted by big bill

Terrific pics Snake well done ,any chance of a pic of your feeder and how its set up would like to try it myself more a more natural shot?

Lovely photos. I would like to see that too. Got to keep the worst half busy

[johnwray205]

Great pics Snake,well worth the effort.

[snake]

Right guys,
Here is a pic of the small section of log I hollowed out. I used a piece of Hawthorn but and species will do, all you need is a branch on at least one side. The log I used is about 450mm long, I made it that length because I wanted it fixed to the top of the post but you could make it longer and dig it into the ground or use cable ties and strap it to a post.



The woodpecker paid a visit again but the problem is, he just hangs onto the side of the feeder and I can't get a decent pic of him.
I think I will drill some holes into the log, fill them with peanuts and see if he comes to my side and poses properly for me.

[big bill]

Thanks for the pics Snake ,now I know were you are coming from will have a go myself

[denn]

thanks snake very simple but obviously a very good idea. it certainly looks the part. now where did i leave that log.
denn

[Morph]

Cracking idea, they say the simplest ideas are the best and this proves the point

[hurricanhoney]

Great piccies.

[Hedge Witch]

Snake - they are lovely shots and I really like your log idea. Very inventive

[cherrybee]

wow what a great idea

[Rebus]

Brilliant idea Snake! Looks really good

[Tobyh]

Originally Posted by snake

I think I will drill some holes into the log, fill them with peanuts and see if he comes to my side and poses properly for me.

This is what I did with an old Ash tree in my garden, works like a treat. The nuthatches love it too.

TobyH