National Audubon Society North American Birdfeeder Handbook: The Complete Guide to Attracting, Feeding, and Observing Birds in Your Yard
by Robert Burton, Stephen W. (FWD) Kress
Category: Nature

With minimal effort, you can attract birds to your yard by providing food, water, and nestboxes. This comprehensive guide will show you how to identify, attract, and feed birds; how to build bird houses, nestboxes, and feeders or where to buy them; and why these backyard visitors behave the way they do. Included are 80 profiles of the most commonly observed birds in North America with details of their nesting habits, songs, and feeding preferences. Also contains full details on how to create a bird-friendly environment in your yard. Explains which winter and summer foods to give birds, the importance of providing water in birdbaths and ponds, how to buy and build feeders and anti-squirrrel devices, and how to site and maintain nestboxes. 500+ beautiful color photos.