Natural Gardening for Birds : Simple Ways to Create a Bird Haven

by Julie Zickefoose and the Editors and Writers of Bird Watcher's Digest

• ISBN13: 9780875968834
• ISBN10: 087596883X
• Format: Trade Paper
• Copyright: 2002-01-05
• Publisher: Rodale Books

Summary

Bird watchers everywhere dream of a landscape filled with berry-laden branches, nesting spots among twining vines, and birds crowding their feeding stations. Let "Natural Gardening for Birds show you how to lay out the welcome mat for birds by providing for all their needs, including year-round water, food, and shelter. Create a bird haven right outside your backdoor!

Table of Contents

Plant It, and They Will Come	p. viii
The Best Plants for Birds: Fruit, Nectar, Seeds, and Shelter	p. 1
The New Lagoon: Bringing Water to Your Backyard Habitat	p. 41
Setting the Table: Outside Offerings That Attract Birds	p. 59
Making a Haven: Bird-Friendly Habitats for Your Backyard	p. 91
Letting It Go: The Messy, Marvelous Ways of Nature	p. 135
Saving Graces: Solutions for Times When Trouble Swoops In	p. 153
Boxes for Birds: Addressing the Housing Shortage	p. 175
Habitats Through the Seasons: Continent-Wide Observations	p. 191
Contributors	p. 229
Acknowledgments	p. 230
Information Sources	p. 230
Resources and Supplies	p. 232
Index	p. 236
Ecoregions Map	p. 244
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