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9781605291307

The Secrets of Backyard Bird-Feeding Success

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  • ISBN13:

    9781605291307

  • ISBN10:

    1605291307

  • Format: Trade Paper
  • Copyright: 2011-08-30
  • Publisher: Rodale Books
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Summary

Seeds work like magic to bring colorful birds into close view, but when special treats like homemade bird doughs and fresh fruit are offered, remarkable visitors like waxwings, orioles, and thrashers stop by for a treat. Add in seed-rich ornamental grasses and fruiting shrubs, and birds will find the scene irresistable. Touting the latest research on what and when birds eat,Secrets of Backyard Bird-Feeding Success explains how nutritious food at key times of the year (during egg laying, migration, and harsh weather) can mean survivalor notfor feathered friends. From seeds and suet to plants and feeding stations, readers will learn easy, practical, and low-cost ways to entice birds into stopping by regularly, along with tips on specific types of bird-friendly fare, such as nuts, nectar, berries, and even bugs! A gallery of the 50 most popular backyard feeder birds lists their preferred foods and feeder styles plus behavior and migration details so readers can anticipate and prepare for a specific bird's arrival. Feeding backyard birds is a win-win situation for both bird and birderthe birds get a reliable source of food and bird lovers get lively song, color, and motion in their welcoming backyards.

Author Biography

DEBORAH L. MARTIN is a garden and nature writer specializing in earth-friendly topics and backyard birding. She is the editor of Rodale’s Best-Ever Backyard Birding Tips.

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