Audubon Birdhouse Book: Building. Placing. and Maintaining Great Homes for Great Birds

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. Produced in association with the National Audubon Society Audubon Birdhouse Book explains how to build and place functional DIY bird homes that are safe and appropriate for more than 20 classic North American species from wrens to raptors. 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 information about 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.

Paperback: 160 pages

Publisher: Voyageur Press; First edition (November 15 2013)

Language: English

ISBN-10: 0760342202

ISBN-13: 978-0760342206

Product Dimensions: 8.5 x 0.5 x 11 inches

Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds