Design & DIY 15 of the most whimsical birdfeeders we’ve ever seen By Sara Laux Published: June 12, 2014 Updated: June 7, 2022 share Share on Facebook Share on Twitter Share on Pinterest Copy Link Cancel View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 of the most whimsical birdfeeders we’ve ever seen Perfect if your cottage is also a log cabin. Available here. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 of the most whimsical birdfeeders we’ve ever seen If you looked up “whimsical” in the dictionary, this birdhouse would be there. Available here. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 of the most whimsical birdfeeders we’ve ever seen Who wouldn’t want to live in a giant acorn? Available here. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 of the most whimsical birdfeeders we’ve ever seen It’s either modern minimalist or an outhouse. Either way, it’s a good place for your feathered friends. Available here. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 of the most whimsical birdfeeders we’ve ever seen Combine your affection for your four-legged friend with your care for your feathered friends with these breed-specific birdhouses. Available here. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 of the most whimsical birdfeeders we’ve ever seen Dr. Seuss makes the leap from the page to the garden. Available here. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 of the most whimsical birdfeeders we’ve ever seen Have a cottage on a lake or the ocean? Birds will appreciate this nautical lighthouse. Available here. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 of the most whimsical birdfeeders we’ve ever seen Who would have thought PVC pipe was useful for something more than your septic system? Available here. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 of the most whimsical birdfeeders we’ve ever seen Channel your inner voodoo queen with these New Orleans-inspired glass mosaic shotgun birdhouses. Available here. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 of the most whimsical birdfeeders we’ve ever seen More upcycling, this time with a license plate. Available here. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 of the most whimsical birdfeeders we’ve ever seen Defunct pennies? They make great birdhouse shingles. Available here. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 of the most whimsical birdfeeders we’ve ever seen With this flower birdhouse, you’ll attract both birds and bees. Available here. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 of the most whimsical birdfeeders we’ve ever seen Upcycled wood, cutlery, and foliage makes this a pretty, rustic home for birds. Available here. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 of the most whimsical birdfeeders we’ve ever seen Fish probably wish they could fly. This gets them close. Available here. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 of the most whimsical birdfeeders we’ve ever seen Because birdies like going to the beach, too. Available here. View in Fullscreen 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 of the most whimsical birdfeeders we’ve ever seen Glazed ceramic makes this abstract birdhouse durable and artsy. Available here. View in Fullscreen Related galleries These cottages maximize every square inch with built-in storage Restoring this cedar log cabin on Lake Huron was a labour of love Let the light in: 5 ways Cottage Life readers brightened their outhouses 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 15 of the most whimsical birdfeeders we’ve ever seen Even birds need a little whimsy now and then. These creative, quirky birdhouses will add fun to your garden and give your resident birds a little extra oomph. Related Articles 4 tricks to restore scratched furniture Design & DIY Cottage Q&A: Is there a substitute for creosote? Design & DIY Gift guide: The best cottage blankets to gift this season Design & DIY These cottages maximize every square inch with built-in storage Design & DIY