Product Description

You enjoy having birds in your yard, and you want the assurance of knowing that the houses and feeders you put yp won't harm them. This book offers plans and instructions for building a variety of projects that are safe for both birds and the environment. Useful tables list construction requirements and seed preferences for the species you want to attract, and helpful illustrations shows you how to create effective predator guards, provide adequate drainage and ventilation, and mount or hang the structures securely.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #391808 in Books
• Published on: 2004-03-04
• Original language: English
• Dimensions: .81 pounds
• Binding: Paperback
• 128 pages

From Library Journal
Birds have it tough, suffering through harsh winters and long migrations. The very least we can do is build them a house. These titles show a wide range of birdhouse styles, ranging from the practical and utilitarian to the decorative and fanciful. Gerhards, who has written several do-it-yourself titles for beginners, provides practical instructions for traditional birdhouses. Birds are particular about the size and shape of their home's door opening, the inside dimensions, and its height off the ground. Gerhards gives the housing requirements of a variety of birds, which will be helpful to those wanting to attract specific species. Clear step-by-step instructions explain how to build and hang a number of different types of houses for birds ranging from bluebirds to ducks and owls. A plan for a platform for nest-building birds is also included. These designs are well within the capabilities of most hobbyists. Numerous hints for attracting and observing birds are included, and instructions for feeders and information about different foods round out this highly recommended title. Rice's book contains examples of colorful and beautiful birdhouses designed more as knickknacks for people than homes for birds. It's possible that birds might take up residence, but only one door size is given, and there is no information on modifications for different species. The houses lack ventilation openings and cannot be opened for cleaning. Rice's designs and painting techniques are impressive to look at and would make pretty decorations around the house. Collections serving avid crafters should consider this title, but those who are truly interested in observing and caring for birds should choose Gerhards's book.AJonathan N. Hershey, Akron-Summit Cty.
Copyright 1999 Reed Business Information, Inc.

Ingram
Explaining how to build simple and functional birdhouses and feeders, this book includes concise step-by-step instructions and color plans for a variety of styles. 120 photos, 100 in color.

About the Author
Paul Gerhards

Customer Reviews

Great book for simple, beginner birdhouses
I've been hogging this book from my local library, and just decided to add it to my wishlist for an upcoming birthday.

The plans are simple and very straightforward, oriented for people without expensive woodworking tools or without a lot of experience. The book includes eight birdhouse plans and six feeder plans. Several of the plans include optional variations. The plans are easy to understand.

These would also be good plans to build with a son or daughter.

The book is well written and up to date. It also includes a large table of specifications for houses/feeders that will attract specific types of birds.

Very helpful book.