The Complete Garden Bird Book

Author: Mark Golley
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 1472937651
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 328

Book Description
One of the greatest pleasures of having a garden is being able to identify the great number of different bird species that may feed, bathe and nest there, or simply fly over, particularly during migration. This bestseller combines full identification and behavioural features of over 70 common garden bird species with detailed information on attracting birds to your garden. The clear illustrations and text are presented in an easy-to-use format and provide practical bird identification information to the novice birdwatcher. A concise introduction covers ideal garden habitats, binoculars, bird behaviour and feeding birds. Stunningly illustrated, yet simple to use, The Complete Garden Bird Book will ensure that you get the maximum pleasure from your garden whatever its size or location.

Bird-by-Bird Gardening

Author: Sally Roth
Publisher: Rodale
ISBN: 9781594866203
Category : Bird attracting
Languages : en
Pages : 408

Book Description
Describes nineteen different bird families with advice on ways to attract each family with nesting sights, shrub cover, and a variety of specific plant suggestions.

Our Garden Birds

Author: Matt Sewell
Publisher: Random House
ISBN: 1446489086
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 130

Book Description
In this beautiful gift edition, pop-art street artist Matt Sewell offers his own unique take on 52 of our favourite British garden birds. 'An offbeat book featuring 52 charming characterful illustrations of our best-loved British birds' -- BBC Wildlife 'A treasure to behold' -- ***** Reader review 'Quirky, creative but very well-observed' -- ***** Reader review 'This book should be owned by all garden bird lovers!' -- ***** Reader review 'Absolutely love this book!' -- ***** Reader review 'Utterly charming!' -- ***** Reader review ************************************************************************************* Since its first appearance in July 2009, Matt's 'Bird of the Week' feature for the Caught by the River website has quickly become a cult hit. His pop-art watercolours are distinctive and enchanting, as are his innovative descriptions, which see great tits 'bossing the other birds around', the 'playful yet shy buoyancy' of bullfinches and the 'improbable' nature of the waxwing ('like a computer-generated samurai finch'). This witty, delightful and distinctive gift book will appeal to bird watching enthusiasts, children and adults, and art and illustration fans alike.

My First Bird Book and Bird Feeder

Author:
Publisher: Workman Publishing
ISBN: 0761165991
Category : Juvenile Nonfiction
Languages : en
Pages : 113

Book Description
Discover over 30 fascinating backyard birds in this full-color illustrated field guide.

A Practical Illustrated Guide to Attracting and Feeding Garden Birds

Author: Jen Green
Publisher: Southwater
ISBN: 9781780194998
Category : Bird attracting
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Learn what to feed garden birds, from seeds, grains and peanuts to fruits, suet cakes and fat balls, as well as how to attract birds by planting the right flower borders, trees and shrubs, and by making wildlife hedges and ponds. Features practical step-by-step projects for making your own feeders, tables, birdbaths and nest boxes, from simple designs to highly ornamental creations. Includes a visual directory of all the most common garden bird species, with natural history information on distribution, size, nesting, eggs and feeding habits.

Buffalo Bird Woman's Garden

Author: Gilbert L. Wilson
Publisher: Minnesota Historical Society Press
ISBN: 0873516605
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 246

Book Description
This that I now tell is as I saw my mothers do, or did myself, when I was young. My mothers were industrious women, and our family had always good crops; and I will tell now how the women of my father's family cared for their fields, as I saw them, and helped them. --Buffalo Bird Woman

My First Book of Garden Birds

Author: Mike Unwin
Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing
ISBN: 0713676787
Category : Birds
Languages : en
Pages : 26

Book Description
A picture book about garden birds that will appeal to families with young children. Each bird is introduced on a right-hand page in an illustration where it is partly obscured or turned away from the viewer. The text gives some clues and invites readers to guess the bird's identity. The reader then turns the page to find out more.

Garden Birds (Collins Gem)

Author: Stephen Moss
Publisher: HarperCollins UK
ISBN: 0007440758
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 327

Book Description
The ideal portable companion, the world-renowned Collins Gem series returns with a fresh new look and updated material.

Garden Secrets for Attracting Birds

Author: Rachael Lanicci
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781580114356
Category : Gardening
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Learn to choose the right combination of plants, shrubs, and trees for your favorite birds. Lanicci also shows you how to select the seed mixes and treats each species finds irresistible.

Coat Pocket Bird Book

Author: John Gillette
Publisher: Thunder Bay Press (MI)
ISBN: 9781882376148
Category : Birds
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
This book is for birdwatchers who want to know more about 150 common birds of the Great Lakes region than is found in standard field guides. The identification process is organized by size, and there is a discussion of. seasonal plumage changes and family groups.