Until this past Christmastime, I’d never heard of a birdseed ornament. Now, I’m obsessed with these easy, fun little beauties you can whip up and hang out super-fast and easy for a budget-friendly price. I find them especially handy for feeding songbirds in the backyard during the winter months.

Many of the recipes are similar, but the nuanced changes could make all the difference in your ability to make a given one – or desire to do so! – read carefully and pick the best ones for your situation to make. Some, for example, are better for making with kids, and many are specific to certain bird species.

Easy Big Batch Ornaments

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When it comes to crafting, I’m all about big batches. This recipe for birdseed ornaments is all about making a bunch at once for easy gifting, distribution, and saving money overall. Plus, the recipe doesn’t use corn syrup and only requires three ingredients.

Easter Egg Birdseed Ornaments

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It is probably one of my favorites of all time. I love, love, love decorating the trees outdoors for Easter, so whipping up some Easter egg birdseed ornaments is super fun for my little family and me. They’re super simple and fast to make, and the kids can help and have loads of fun with it.

Orange Peel Birdfeeder Ornament

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I also love composting and reusing food scraps that would otherwise wind up in the landfill. These little orange peel birdfeeder ornaments are the perfect way to enjoy a healthy snack and feed your feathered friends without waste of any kind.

Frozen Fruit Wreaths

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Okay, so technically not an ornament – but these fruit and seed rings are the perfect way to feed birds in the backyard from any post, hook, or larger tree branch available.

Kid-Friendly PB&J Birdseed Ornaments

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Here’s a fun one to make with the kids – PB & J birdseed ornaments! They’re incredibly easy to make and so much fun for everyone – especially the birds.

Corn Syrup, Flour Birdseed Ornaments

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For a simple, easy recipe that holds together pretty well, even in warmer climates, try these corn syrup and flour birdseed ornaments from Amy’s Colorado Kitchen. They’re easy, fun, and so delicious for birds! They’ll keep asking for more and more.

Iced Birdseed Ornaments

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If you live in a cooler climate, these iced birdseed ornaments are a fun, attractive way to go. You just need some silicone ice trays (or dixie cups if you want bigger ornaments!), some birdseed, and a few other tools and supplies.

Edible Birdhouse

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Okay, so here’s a super fun project I wouldn’t have thought of myself: an edible birdhouse. I just love this concept! You decorate a birdhouse with edible glue (safe for birds) and birdseed, dried fruit, and other bird-friendly goodies. Then, hang up the birdhouse and watch as the birds have some delicious fun!

Nuts, Dried Fruit, Seed Ornaments

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I’m a huge fan of feeding fruit and nuts to birds along with the traditional birdseeds and mixes. So, this one is a new favorite of mine. You’ll use cookie cutters to shape the treats and infuse them with dried fruit, peanuts, pecans, seeds, and whatever else falls into the healthy, happy realm for birds.

Cookie Cutter Bird Seed Ornaments

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It is another super easy, cookie-cutter birdseed ornament. You just whip them up with some birdseed, unflavored gelatin, and water. Easy, peasy, and done so quickly! The birds will love your yard.

Peanut Butter Birdseed Ornament

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For this peanut butter birdseed ornament, you just need sunflower seeds, unsweetened peanut butter, and birdseed mix. Blend and follow the instructions for the perfect ratio for a delicious treat for your feathery friends.

Bread and (Peanut) Butter Ornaments

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Here’s another fun one to make with the kids. You’ll use peanut butter, bread slices, bird seeds, and a few other tasty bird-friendly ingredients to whip them up in no time.

Birdseed Balls

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I love birdseed balls, for whatever reason, so I was thrilled to run across these bird-friendly treats to whip up with friends over a weekend. The recipe uses peanut butter and lard for the perfect wintry treat for birds needing extra fat in their diets, and bird seeds, cornmeal, and a few other tasty goodies.

Birdseed and Fruit Wreath

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So, this also technically isn’t an ornament in the sense of being small enough to hang from any old tree branch. But this beautiful birdseed and fruit wreath is the perfect way to keep your bird friends happy and well-fed for quite a while.

Peanut Butter Suet

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If you’re all about suet feeding, try whipping up a batch of this peanut butter birdfeed suet. You can shape it how you like, add some holes for hanging, or just use it in a traditional suet feeder.

Birdseed Sticks

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You can whip up a batch of birdseed sticks using this recipe from eHow. Just switch the seeds for blends for wild birds!

Edible Backyard Garlands

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Also, not technically an ornament, but these edible backyard garlands are gorgeous and help your neighborhood birds feel happy and well-fed with a little extra variety. You can use some popcorn and dried fruit, plus I like to make miniature birdseed ornaments to include along the strand for some extra birdseed goodness.

Sunflower Ornament

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Many species of birds adore sunflower seeds. So, this sunflower ornament is the perfect way to make them happy. There’s no specific tutorial for this one, but it is a bit more involved and requires some planning ahead: you have to grow your own sunflowers for them.

Grow the flowers, harvest the plants (i.e., cut off the heads at the end of the season), dry the sunflower heads, and store someplace dry and cool. Then, when you’re ready to decorate with your dried sunflowers, you pull them out and hand the sunflower heads into nearby trees using ribbon, twine, or yarn. Hang from the stalk (which should be 5 to 6 inches long) and voila – birdfeeder ornaments the whole flock will love!

Peanut Cranberry Garland

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Another favorite choice is this peanut cranberry garland. You just need to cut some twine or string the length you desire, then use a tapestry need to poke holes and the string through the peanut shells and berries. Add some peanut butter seed balls for some extra texture and happy birds.

Cranberry Seed Wreath

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Another stunning wreath idea is this cranberry seed wreath from Liz Bushong. You’ll want to use medium and small-sized seeds for the wreath to attract many birds, including chickadees, woodpeckers, nuthatches, cardinals, and wrens.

Birdseed Snowman

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This one’s not technically an ornament, but I’m sure you could figure out how to hang it from a tree if you desired. This little birdseed snowman is so much fun, though! It’ll keep the birds in seeds for weeks.

Teacup and Saucer Birdfeeder Ornament

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Unlike the other ornaments, this is more of a “traditional” ornament that you use to feed the birds instead of being the feed. You’ll need a teacup and saucer, some appropriate adhesive, and some birdseed for it. It’ll be a unique and beautiful touch to your garden any season.

2-Ingredient Ice Ornament Feeder

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This super simple, 2-ingredient ornament feeder is easy and fun and completely healthy, and natural for your feathered friends. The kids can make the feeders, too, without any issue. You just need water and birdseed, plus some ribbon. Follow the tutorial for the right ratio blend.

Birdseed Bell

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Another fun birdseed ornament is this birdseed bell. The recipe is super easy to follow and comes out beautifully just about every time! Just follow the instructions carefully to ensure the ornament holds together.

Birdseed Bell #2

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If you love birdseed bells as I do, you’ll love this second option as well. They’re easy to make and look gorgeous (well, at least when you first hang them up!) and birds love them!

Birdseed Fat Ball Feeder

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This homemade fat ball birdfeeder was designed by folks who know their stuff. They use a pinecone, suet (or lard), birdseed, and twine to create it, just with healthy, happy birds in mind.

Super Easy 2-Ingredient Coconut Oil Birdseed Feeder

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Here’s another super easy 2-ingredient birdseed ornament that just uses coconut oil and birdseed of your choosing to offer birds a healthy, happy treat that works in any season.

Gelatin Flour Seed Ball Ornament

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Here’s another simple recipe that uses gelatin and flour for a seed ball ornament. You’ll need water, corn syrup, all-purpose flour (the recipe calls for white flour, but I would look for unbleached flour instead – it’s healthier!), birdseed, and water.

Birdseed Coated Apples for Birds

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The instructions tell you how to string up the apples. Additionally, I’d recommend coating them in peanut butter and rolling them in birdseed before putting the natural feeder ornaments out on your porch or tree.

Polenta Birdseed Feeder Ornaments

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Here’s a unique one! This recipe calls for using polenta (boiled cornmeal) for the basis of the recipe. It’s a unique, tasty treat for your feathery friends!

Pinecone Bird Feeder

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Another simple, easy recipe to whip up is the pinecone bird feeder from Jennifer Ditterich. It attracts birds like crazy and looks great while the birds peck away at their wintry snack.

Suet Birdseed Donut

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My husband would approve of this one: a birdseed donut! They’re fun and easy to make and super easy to hang without having to use straws to make the holes.

“Engraved” Bell Birdseed Ornaments

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These are some gorgeous birdseed ornaments using “engraved” cookie presses for some fun décor pieces for the trees outdoors. The birds are bound to love them, and you’ll enjoy making them, using them, and giving them as gifts.

Easy Toilet Paper Roll Birdseed Ornaments

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These are so easy, fun, and a great way to recycle! You’ll need some toilet paper tubes, birdseed, and some other simple ingredients. In no time, you and the kids will have plenty of feeders to place around the yard for some happy birdwatching festivities.

Hanging Birdseed Biscuits

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Here are some hanging birdseed biscuits that look delicious! I’m sure all the birds in your neighborhood will love the creamy, seedy ornaments hanging from the trees.

No-Bake Birdseed Ornaments

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These no-bake birdseed ornaments are super easy, fast, and fun to make. You can whip them up with the kids in no time or make an evening project of it while you’re watching some TV.

Shortening Birdseed Feeder Ornaments

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Birds need lots of fat during the winter, autumn, and early spring months each year. So, these shortening and birdseed feeder ornaments are the perfect choices for keeping the birds fat and happy all season long.

Coconut Oil Birdseed Feeders

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Another easy birdseed ornament that anyone can make is this coconut oil birdseed feeder from Baker Ross. The recipe is geared toward kids, so it’s gotta be fun!

Iced Grain and Seed Birdfeeder Wreath

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Another take on the ice ornament and feeder wreath is this iced grain and seed feeder wreath from Hands on as We Grow. It’s a beautiful wreath that’s pretty easy to make, and it’s super fun and unique.

Birdseed Cupcakes

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Of course, making some fun birdseed cupcakes is a fun way to bring the birdly types to the yard. They attract birds like crazy and offer loads of high-energy nutrients to keep your bird neighbors healthy and happy all winter long.

Peanut Butter Pinecone Feeder

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Another easy pinecone feeder ornament is this peanut butter option. The feeder uses peanut butter, cornmeal, birdseed, and pinecones for a tasty treat for your feathered friends. And they’re so easy anyone can make them.

BONUS – When You Want to Buy Some Ornaments

Sometimes you’re not in the mood to make the ornaments, so here are some of the best purchasable birdseed ornaments out there.

Bugs, Nuts, Seed Bells

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For a truly all-natural treat that you probably wouldn’t be willing to make at home, these bugs, nuts, and seed bells are the perfect all-season treat for your bird neighbors. Each pack comes with four bells for long-lasting feeding.

Little Star Birdseed Ornaments

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Like many other birdseed ornaments, these little beauties are shaped like stars and come in a four-pack for easy dispersal. Just grab a few packs, and you’ll be set for the winter.

Large Songbird Bell

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For those with a lot of bird-brained traffic, this large songbird bell is a great choice for easy décor that feeds the flocks.

Songbird Sunflower Wreath

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If you’re interested in something a little different, this songbird sunflower wreath is a gorgeous choice. Just hang it up, and you’re all set.

All Season Seed, Fruit, and Nut Bell

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This all-season seed, fruit, and nut bell is the perfect easy solution for folks in too much of a hurry to get some birdfeed ornaments up.

Birdseed Snowman Ornament

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I love a good snowman piece – and this fun birdseed snowman ornament is so much fun! They’re great for the garden, outside the window, or as gifts for fellow bird lovers.

Large Fruit, Seed, Nut Bell

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Here’s another large fruit, seed, and nut bell to tempt the local and migrating birds for a meal.

Edible Holiday Birdhouse

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It was the first edible birdhouse I ever saw – and I think it’s just a load of fun. It’s perfect for the holiday season, but you can leave it up year-round.

Reseedable Edible Holiday Birdhouse

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And speaking of edible birdhouses, this holiday house is one you can reseed to keep it up for months or even years.

Reseedable Birdhouse with Flowers

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Finally, this reseedable edible birdhouse uses flowers for its decoration, making it an all-season décor piece that draws in birds. Just keep reseeding with bird-safe “glue” and lots of birdseed.

Keep the Birds Happy with Easy, Fun Birdseed Ornaments

This collection of birdseed ornaments should offer you more than enough ideas for keeping your feathery friends happy and well-fed any time of the year.

Most of the recipes are particularly great for cooler weather and wintry climates. Just keep in mind the types of birds you want to attract and use the right birdseed to bring them in.