How to Attract, House and Feed Birds: Forty-Eight Plans for Bird Feeders and Houses You Can Make
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Author Description
With 48 building plans for birdhouses and feeders, heres all you need to know about providing food and shelter for birds to help these wildlife creatures survive. Learn about trees, shrubs, and vines that lure birds; how to make seed mixtures and bird delicacies; how to make and care for a concrete bird-bath; and more.
Menrva's Summary
THE THESIS
This book investigates the practical methods for attracting, housing, and sustaining local bird populations through human-made structures and environmental management. Walter E. Schutz provides a comprehensive manual for hobbyists and conservationists, utilizing a combination of architectural blueprints and horticultural advice. The text argues that by integrating specific food sources and shelter designs into a residential landscape, individuals can significantly improve the survival rates of local avian species.
THE SCOPE MAP
What You Will Find
- Forty-eight detailed construction plans for birdhouses and feeders
- Guidance on selecting trees, shrubs, and vines to create natural habitats
- Instructions for preparing custom seed mixtures and bird delicacies
- Procedures for constructing and maintaining concrete bird-baths
Scope Limits
- The text does not cover advanced ornithological research or complex avian biology
- It focuses primarily on backyard species rather than migratory or exotic birds
THE AUTHORITY PERSPECTIVE
Readers frequently note the practical utility of the construction plans provided in this manual. Experts highlight this as a foundational text for beginners interested in backyard wildlife management.
Page Count:
196
Publication Date:
1974-01-01
Publisher:
Atheneum
ISBN-10:
0020119100
ISBN-13:
9780020119104
Nature
Crafts
Wildlife conservation
Birdwatching
Gardening
DIY
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