Synopses & Reviews
Two of the best-known names in birdingandmdash;Peterson and
Bird Watcherandrsquo;s Digestandmdash;team up to provide reliable, expert advice on how to attract the birds you want into your yard.
Which birds use nest boxes? Whatandrsquo;s required to maintain a birdhouse? What kind of habitat will attract which birds? What does it take to be a bluebird trail operator? What does it mean if baby birds or eggs disappear from their nest?
Bill Thompson III answers all of these questions and more, helping readers to create yards and gardens where birds will make their homes and raise their young.
Itandrsquo;s easy enough to hang a birdfeeder. But there are plenty of other things that can attract birds to a landscapeandmdash;and, in fact, birds need four essentials: food, water, shelter, and a place to nest. The more of these elements a yard has, the more attractive it is to birds.
A lavishly illustrated chapter provides ideas and inspiration for creating bird havens by profiling andldquo;Birdy Backyard All-Stars,andrdquo; fifteen homeowners from around the country who have actively worked to create bird-friendly habitats.
Review
"To create your own backyarde habitat, you will need no other guide than this book. It is full of practical ideas, clever projects and delighful photographs."-
Valerie Kelsey, President of the National Gardening Association.
is an excellent book for beginners...”
Daily Record(York, PA) Mar 23, 2007
"extensive information on attracting birds, butterflies and sundry creatures to your little piece of paradise.” The purpose of this book is to teach the reader how to restore or create a wildlife habitat in his/her own yard
” The projects described are fundamental and elementary, suited for family participation.” This is a very helpful book for someone who wishes to enhance his/her landscape as a means of attracting wildlife.”
Epinions.com (Brisbane, CA)
Mar 21, 2007 "...an excellent book....offering plenty of basic advice about providing the four basic needs of wildlife...lots of helpful advice..."
Washington Post
January 7, 2006
It is full of practical how-to information to make your yard a wildlife haven
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Daily Progress (Jacksonville, TX)
June 05, 2007 ...hundreds of ideas for landscaping that works for people and wildlife, as well as many easy projects to do with children.” Daily Journal
June 2008
Review
"With beautiful photographs, this book is extremely useful and accessible. It's a must for anyone interested in increasing the diversity of life in outdoor spaces."-
Holly Shimizu, Executive Director of the U.S. Botanical Garden.
Review
Winner of the Publishers Marketing Association's Ben Franklin Award.
Synopsis
Create a wildlife-friendly garden with over a dozen step-by-step projects for families to do together.
Synopsis
Homeowners learn to beautify their yards with plants, bushes and trees that attract a variety of birds, butterflies, and other wildlife.
Synopsis
A backyard can come alive by creating an environment with plants and spaces that attract nature's most interesting and friendly creatures. Colorful butterflies, uplifting songbirds, and lively toads can enhance the personal garden space, giving pleasure to nature lovers of all ages.
National Wildlife Federation's® Attracting Birds, Butterflies, and Other Backyard Wildlife provides over a dozen step-by-step projects for families to do together, making getting back to nature easy, educational, and fun.
Synopsis
A backyard can come alive by creating an environment with plants and spaces that attract nature's most interesting and friendly creatures. Colorful butterflies, uplifting songbirds, and lively toads can enhance the personal garden space, giving pleasure to nature lovers of all ages. National Wildlife Federation's® Attracting Birds, Butterflies, and Other Backyard Wildlife provides over a dozen step-by-step projects for families to do together, making getting back to nature easy, educational, and fun.
Synopsis
NWF Attracting Birds, Butterflies and Other Backyard WildlifeAttracting Birds, Butterflies, and Other Backyard Wildlife shows homeowners how to fill their yards and gardens with the sights and sounds of nature. Author David Mizejewski presents simple plans for reintroducing native plants that birds, butterflies, and a whole host of critters cant resist. He also shows ways of supplementing nature to further entice wildlife to yards and gardens.
170 photos of backyard wildlife habitats and the creatures they attract
17 fun projects that the whole family can enjoy
Tips for obtaining certification of your backyard habitat in the NWFs Certified Wildlife Habitat program
Synopsis
Wildlife-friendly gardening practices, landscape designs, and family projects from the National Wildlife Federation. Over 200 color photos and illustrations.
Synopsis
NWF Attracting Birds, Butterflies and Other Backyard Wildlife Attracting Birds, Butterflies, and Other Backyard Wildlife shows homeowners how to fill their yards and gardens with the sights and sounds of nature. Author David Mizejewski presents simple plans for reintroducing native plants that birds, butterflies, and a whole host of critters cant resist. He also shows ways of supplementing nature to further entice wildlife to yards and gardens.
• 170 photos of backyard wildlife habitats and the creatures they attract
• 17 fun projects that the whole family can enjoy
• Tips for obtaining certification of your backyard habitat in the NWFs Certified Wildlife Habitat program
Synopsis
Rounding out the series that includes Identifying and Feeding Birds and Hummingbirds and Butterflies, Bird Homes and Habitats helps homeowners enhance their backyards even more with advice on how to provide shelter and nests for birds.
About the Author
BILL THOMPSON III is the editor of Bird Watcherand#8217;s Digest and the author of many books about birds. He lives in Ohio with his wife, the author and illustrator Julie Zickefoose, and their two children.
Table of Contents
National Wildlife Federation Attracting Birds, Butterflies & Backyard Wildlife
Introduction 8
Chapter One Habitat Basics 10 Vanishing Habitats 12 The Importance of Balance 14
Chapter Two Providing Food for Wildlife 22 The Food Chain 24 Supplemental Feeders 30 Project: Easy Bird Feeders 36
Chapter Three Providing Water for Wildlife 46 Providing Water 48 Project: Birdbath Stump 49 Ponds and Water Gardens 52 Project: Adding a Wildlife Pond 54 Project: Stormwater Wetland 59 Maintaining Your Water Feature 62
Chapter Four Providing Natural Cover 66 Human-Made Cover 74 Project: Create a Brush Pile 75 Project: Installing a Bat Box 76 Houses for Critters 76 Project: Build an Amphibian House 79
Chapter Five Places to Raise Young 80 Natural Nesting Places 82 Place You Provide 84 Project: Bird Nesting Boxes 85 Project: Bee Nesting Houses 88 Project: Plant a Butterfly Garden 91
Chapter Six Designing Your Habitat 94 Assessing Your Property 96 Purchasing Native Plants 97 Project: Composting 101 Garden Design Approaches 104
Chapter Seven Human Dimensions 114 Your Place in the Landscape 116 Project: Bug Hunting 117 Shape Your Knowledge 118
Backyard Habitat Checklist 120
NWF Resources 121
Glossary 122
Index 124
Photo Credits 128