gardening to attract birds

An illustrated guide to one hundred familiar birds and over 300 plants that will attract them. Includes information on nestboxes and platforms, feeders, dust baths, and water sources that make gardens more appealing to birds.

Presents one hundred seventy full-color illustrated photographs of backyard wildlife habitats along with instructions for seventeen projects including bird feeders, amphibian house, butterfly garden, and more.

Photographs and text help identify different kinds of birds and explain how to attract and feed them using birdfeeders, birdbaths, and bird gardens.

Explains how to create a garden that attracts birds, covering such topics as feeding stations, plant choices for various purposes, and problem solving, providing information for each ecological region of North America. Also includes an annotated resource list.