An illustrated field guide to thirty backyard birds common throughout North America, from blue jays and juncos to sparrows and chickadees. Also discusses bird feeders, bird migration, nesting, and keeping a bird journal.
As the judging of his class's science fair approaches, Otis has trouble even thinking of an idea but once he has built a bird feeder he is determined to make some good observations, no matter how long it takes.
Provides step-by-step instructions on building a backyard birdfeeder and explains which birds like which kinds of food, the best times to fill feeders, and how to keep squirrels away.
Text, photographs, and diagrams provide designs for twelve birdhouses and twelve bird feeders with step-by-step instructions. Also includes a list of materials needed for each project.
Presents instructions for making several kinds of birdhouses, feeders, and baths; also includes recipes for bird feed and reference guides on the types of food and houses that are proper for specific bird species.
