Audubon birdhouse book : building, placing, and maintaining great homes for great birds / by Margaret A. Barker and Elissa Ruth Wolfson ; foreword by Carrie Barron, Center Manager, John James Audobon Center, Director of Communications, Audubon Pennsylvania ; introduction by Stephen W. Kress, founder, National Audubon Society's Project Puffin, carpentry by Chris Willett.
Summary: Detailed information will help you 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-- Provided by publisher.
Content Notes:
Foreword: Woodpeckers: the original birdhouse builders -- Many birds need a helping hand -- Build homes to benefit birds -- Birds in boxes -- Birds outside of boxes -- How to help the birds.
Notes:
Includes bibliographical references (page 172) and index. 1 10 19 20 21 22
ISBN:
9780760368626 0760368627
Accession Number:
oc2021002158
Accession Number:
1255889303
Accession Number:
ccp.1114404
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