That's the stuff peter,I put them on the floor or in an empty nest box and tie one around a wee bundle and watch them disappear as the birds will help theirselves and will weave them into lovely wee nests, also remember they are also reusable,when the nest is finished with lift out the clean woven reeds from the side of the bowl and give a wee shake and watch the doos collect them for their nests,hope this helps.