{"schemaVersion":"1.0","guide":{"id":"backyard-bird-feeder-cleaning-meetup","title":"A backyard bird-feeder cleaning meetup","published":true,"publishedOn":"2026-10-12","modifiedOn":"2026-10-12","reviewAfter":"2027-04-12","collection":"outdoors","setting":"anywhere","label":"Outdoor plans & short adventures","tags":["outdoors","outdoors","backyard","bird","feeder","cleaning","meetup"],"description":"Clean and reassemble only as that guidance recommends, then watch from a distance. Choose an existing feeder and look up the relevant local wildlife guidance.","answer":"Clean and reassemble only as that guidance recommends, then watch from a distance. Choose an existing feeder and look up the relevant local wildlife guidance. Feeding wildlife is not suitable everywhere; local guidance and current disease notices take priority.","duration":"Suggested: About an hour","budget":"Check travel, equipment and any entry fees","budgetDetail":"Check travel, equipment and any entry fees. Confirm the total for the version you choose, including travel and any optional extras. No price, ticket or reservation is included.","goodFor":"Agree on the effort, equipment and turnaround before leaving.","considerInstead":"Observe birds without putting out food. Feeding wildlife is not suitable everywhere; local guidance and current disease notices take priority.","options":[{"name":"A backyard bird-feeder cleaning meetup","fit":"Clean and reassemble only as that guidance recommends, then watch from a distance.","cost":"Check travel, equipment and any entry fees","tradeoff":"Feeding wildlife is not suitable everywhere; local guidance and current disease notices take priority."},{"name":"A simpler version","fit":"Observe birds without putting out food.","cost":"Check which purchases this version still needs.","tradeoff":"Choose an existing feeder and look up the relevant local wildlife guidance."}],"steps":[{"label":"Before the link","title":"Set up the part that matters","detail":"Choose an existing feeder and look up the relevant local wildlife guidance."},{"label":"Together","title":"Keep the shared activity simple","detail":"Clean and reassemble only as that guidance recommends, then watch from a distance."},{"label":"At the agreed finish","title":"Leave room for the rest of the day","detail":"Turn back at the agreed point and let the shortest version count as the complete outing."}],"details":[{"heading":"If the first version doesn't fit","text":"Observe birds without putting out food."},{"heading":"The detail to settle first","text":"Feeding wildlife is not suitable everywhere; local guidance and current disease notices take priority."}],"checks":["Feeding wildlife is not suitable everywhere; local guidance and current disease notices take priority.","Agree on the date, exact meeting point or call link, and spending before anyone books or buys."],"faq":[{"question":"How do we get this plan started?","answer":"Choose an existing feeder and look up the relevant local wildlife guidance. Clean and reassemble only as that guidance recommends, then watch from a distance."},{"question":"What can we do if the original version is too much?","answer":"Observe birds without putting out food."},{"question":"What should we check before inviting everyone?","answer":"Feeding wildlife is not suitable everywhere; local guidance and current disease notices take priority."}],"sourceIds":[],"related":["public-orchard-blossom-walk","berry-picking-outing-with-a-spending-cap","farm-stand-cooking-inspiration-trip"],"seed":"A backyard bird-feeder cleaning meetup. Choose an existing feeder and look up the relevant local wildlife guidance. Date and time still to agree.","situations":[],"taxonomy":{"collection":"outdoors","activities":["Nature & outdoors","Helping & practical company"],"company":"Friends","format":"In person","occasion":"Everyday connection"},"images":[{"src":"https://www.hanglater.com/guide-photos/real-birds-0.jpg","alt":"Two people observing birds near the water","caption":"Two people observing birds near the water · illustrative photograph","credit":"Virginia State Parks staff","source":"https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:BI_driftwood_beach_bird_watching_with_binoculars_(8314379553).jpg","license":"CC BY 2.0","licenseUrl":"https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/2.0","width":960,"height":643},{"src":"https://www.hanglater.com/guide-photos/real-walking-3.jpg","alt":"A person walking along a wooded trail","caption":"A person walking along a wooded trail · illustrative photograph","credit":"Ezra Jeffrey emcomeau","source":"https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Hiking_on_a_rocky_forest_trail_(Unsplash).jpg","license":"CC0","licenseUrl":"http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/deed.en","width":960,"height":1445},{"src":"https://www.hanglater.com/guide-photos/real-autumn-2.jpg","alt":"Trees reflected in a quiet lake in autumn","caption":"Trees reflected in a quiet lake in autumn · illustrative photograph","credit":"Ferdinand Stöhr fellowferdi","source":"https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Tranquil_lake_in_autumn_(Unsplash).jpg","license":"CC0","licenseUrl":"http://creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/deed.en","width":960,"height":640}],"url":"https://www.hanglater.com/ideas/backyard-bird-feeder-cleaning-meetup","startUrl":"https://www.hanglater.com/groups/new?guide=backyard-bird-feeder-cleaning-meetup&idea=A+backyard+bird-feeder+cleaning+meetup.+Choose+an+existing+feeder+and+look+up+the+relevant+local+wildlife+guidance.+Date+and+time+still+to+agree.","sources":[],"evidence":"Original editorial planning suggestions. Durations and budgets are suggested choices. Not live inventory, a booking or a completed outing.","access":"Anyone can read. Creating a room follows existing organizer-access requirements."}}