The Nestbox Book

Author: Gould Group Staff
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781921332265
Category : Birdhouses
Languages : en
Pages : 80

Book Description
The Nestbox Book provides a practical and real way in which people can help Australian birds and animals in their own backyards. Nestboxes give species including native parrots, kookaburras, owls and sugar gliders an opportunity to breed and thrive that they might not otherwise have. Nestboxes are also great fun, and provide wonderful opportunities to learn about local Australian wildlife while watching birds and mammals breed and settle in to their new nestboxes. The Nestbox Book is a practical and informative book which guides you through the process of selecting, constructing, installing and maintaining a selection of nestboxes for a variety of native Australian birds and mammals. Gould Group publications and programs, such as The Nestbox Book, aim to share positive and practical messages that empower people to take real action to make a difference to their environment and to live more sustainably. These messages are vital at a time when environmental sustainability is the critical issue

The BTO Nestbox Guide

Author: Chris Du Feu
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781902576817
Category : Birdhouses
Languages : en
Pages : 77

Book Description
Offers instructions and guidance on the types of nestbox preferred by the 24 species most likely to nest in and around your house and garden. This work provides information on building or choosing suitable boxes, when, where and how to site nestboxes, maintenance, nesting materials, and watching and monitoring your nesting birds.

Nest Boxes for Wildlife

Author: Alan Franks
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781876473204
Category : Animal housing
Languages : en
Pages : 71

Book Description
Much of Australia's wildlife will not survive without hollows for nesting. The complete practical guide with extensive plans. The book is ideal for your garden! With some basic carpentry skills you can build a nest box, and be rewarded by the pleasure of watching the activities of the wildlife that take up residence. Nest boxes are a great idea since they: attract wildlife back into gardens thereby introducing breeding and other enriching activities into our daily lives; may assist populations of endangered species; make an unusual gift for a nature loving friend; provide pleasure for nursing home residents; provide excellent school projects -- especially for woodwork classes. Stacey and Alan Franks have spent years researching the needs and habits of hollow-dependent fauna. The practical advice they give is based on personal observation and experience, as well as information they have gathered from other wildlife experts.

Audubon Birdhouse Book

Author: Margaret A. Barker
Publisher: Voyageur Press
ISBN: 1627880836
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 162

Book Description
Produced in association with the National Audubon Society, Audubon Birdhouse Book explains how to build and place safe, species-appropriate bird homes for more than 20 classic North American species, from wrens to raptors. A visit to almost any home or garden center presents birders with numerous cute and colorful contraptions that are sold as bird homes. But the fact is, many of these products provide anything but a safe refuge for your feathered friends. Each of the easy-to-build boxes and shelves within is accompanied by cut lists, specially created line diagrams, and step-by-step photography, making the projects accessible to those with even the most rudimentary woodworking skills. In addition, this practical and beautifully presented guide is packed with color photography and profiles and range maps for the bird species covered—including titmice, chickadees, nuthatches, phoebes, swallows, waterfowl, and even kestrels and owls—to help the reader properly place and maintain the homes to attract birds. And because these projects are the product of years of experience and field-testing, you can be sure you’re getting the best advice regarding proper design, safe construction materials, and correct home placement to mitigate exposure to elements, pests, and predators. Finally, beyond the birdhouses, you’ll find out how you can contribute to the larger birding community and even enhance your birding experience with the aid of new technologies. Build an Audubon-approved home for these species: Bewick’s, Carolina, or House Wren; Prothonotary Warbler; Eastern, Western, or Mountain Bluebird; Ash-throated or Great Crested Flycatcher; Tree Swallow or Violet-green Swallow; Juniper, Oak, Black-crested, or Tufted Titmouse; Barred Owl; Eastern or Western Screech-owl; Barn Owl; Northern Flicker; American Kestrel; Black-capped, Carolina, or Mountain Chickadee; Wood Duck; Hooded Merganser; Purple Martin; Mourning Dove; Barn Swallow; American Robin; House Finch; and Eastern or Say’s Phoebe.

A Field Guide to Monitoring Nests

Author: James Ferguson-Lees
Publisher:
ISBN: 9781906204792
Category : Birds
Languages : en
Pages : 272

Book Description
Suitable for those who are involved in monitoring nests for research and conservation purposes, this guide contains information for 146 British and Irish species, together with introductory sections on nest-monitoring techniques, nest identification, legislation, the BTO Nest Record Scheme and nest-finding skills.

Bird-Friendly Nest Boxes and Feeders

Author: Paul Meisel
Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing
ISBN: 9781565236929
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 0

Book Description
Plans to build 12 functional birdhouse and feeder projects, plus valuable insights on creating the perfect backyard environment to attract birds.

The Complete Book of Birdhouse Construction for Woodworkers

Author: Scott D. Campbell
Publisher: Courier Corporation
ISBN: 0486140318
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
Languages : en
Pages : 50

Book Description
Detailed instructions, illustrations, and tables for building 7 attractive, sturdy, and genuinely inhabitable birdhouses. Also data on bird habitats and instinct patterns. Bibliography. 3 tables. 63 illustrations in 15 figures.

The Bluebird Monitor's Guide

Author: Jack Griggs
Publisher: Harper Collins
ISBN: 0062737430
Category : Nature
Languages : en
Pages : 132

Book Description
The second book in the Cornell Bird Library Series explains how to attract bluebirds and how to establish and operate a bluebird nestbox trail. 175 photos & illustrations.

Barn Owl Conservation Handbook

Author: Barn Owl Trust,
Publisher: Pelagic Publishing
ISBN: 1907807349
Category : Science
Languages : en
Pages : 764

Book Description
A comprehensive handbook covering all aspects of the conservation of Barn Owls. Written by the Barn Owl Trust, this book includes in-depth information on Barn Owl survey techniques, relevant ecology, Barn Owls and the law, mortality, habitat management, use of nest boxes and barn Owl rehabilitation. Essential reading for ecologists, planners, land managers and ornithologists.

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.