The Bird Garden
The Bird Garden by Stephen W. Kress, published by Dorling Kindersley in September 1995, is a comprehensive guide designed for those interested in attracting birds to their gardens. This first edition spans 176 pages and is presented in English. The book offers insights into creating an inviting landscape through the careful selection of trees and shrubs, making it suitable for various garden sizes, from expansive properties to small backyards.
Readers will find detailed information about 100 common garden birds, including their nesting habits, songs, and dietary preferences. The guide is organized by five geographic regions, making it easy to locate relevant information. Additionally, it includes descriptions of over 300 plants, detailing their growth habits and the specific birds that benefit from them. The book also covers essential features like nestboxes, feeders, and water sources, providing clear instructions for their construction to enhance any garden’s appeal to local wildlife.
Official synopsis Publisher
Birds are the most visible and familiar form of wildlife, fascinating millions with their brilliant colors, varied songs, and entertaining behavior. By planting certain carefully selected trees and shrubs, you can create an attractive landscape that will encourage a wide variety of birds to visit your backyard, whether you have acres of land or just a small garden.
The National Audubon Society’s Bird Garden provides a fully illustrated guide to garden birds, and the plants that will attract them, all conveniently organized into five geographic regions. Here is complete information concerning the nest, the song, and the food preferences of 100 familiar garden birds. Descriptions and lists of more than 300 trees, shrubs, and other plants explain their growth habits and cultural preferences, their hardiness, and the birds that rely on them for food or cover.
Birds are often attracted to the garden by nestboxes and platforms, feeders, dust baths, and water sources. These features are described and illustrated, with clear, concise directions for construction.
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