To build a bird table start by trimming a large flat piece of wood down to your desired size to create the tabletop.
How to build a bird table with roof.
This second design is a little more complex but still easily accomplished.
Fit the roof to the table and lock it into place with a few nails.
To make it easier you can buy ready made sedum matting which you simply cut to size and roll out.
Use 1 1 2 nails and glue to assemble everything.
Building your bird table.
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.
Use a miter saw to make 45 degree cuts at both ends of the trims.
Assembling our bird table after cutting all the components.
Hexagonal bird table from recycled wood.
The first step of the project is to build the tray for the bird table.
Create a green roof for your bird table with the help of our simple five step guide.
Use 1 8 slats for the base and 1x2s for the trims.
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.