gardening to attract birds

Make a difference to your local birdlife. Help reverse the decline in bird numbers by creating a haven in which they will thrive. It's a win-win. Provide the best shelter, feeding, and nesting opportunities for them and then you can reap the rewards as they sing and entertain.

Offers advice on how to create home gardens that attract birds, discusses the rewards of backyard birds, provides instructions for building birdhouses and feeders, ponds, perches, and other features, identifies feed and seed options, and includes tips on bird watching and an encyclopedia of seventy-five flowers, trees, and shrubs.

Offers 536 different ways that gardeners can attract different types of birds into their gardens.

"Attracting birds and butterflies has never been simpler with the tips, tricks and plant picks in this handy guide. Plus, you'll help support the dwindling bee population, which is essential to the future of gardening. Whether you're just starting out or are a bona fide green thumb, you'll turn to this can't-miss birding and gardening resource for years to come. Inside you'll find 250+ photos of plants that birds, butterflies and bees can't resist; DIY backyard projects; profiles and ideas for attracting the most-wanted backyard birds and butterflies; and answers to our most frequently asked backyard questions"--Back cover.

Shows how to turn a yard into an inviting sanctuary where birds will want to nest and raise their families.

Describes how gardeners can attract hummingbirds and butterflies to their gardens and identifies the different types of hummingbirds and butterflies.