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Step-by-step instructions for 25+ unique birdhouses tailored for specific birds-pick the one that fits your neighborhood's birds and get building!
Join home improvement pro Chris Peterson as he shares a variety of creative designs for birdhouses and bird feeders, from the classic bluebird house to a mid-century modern home. While all the designs are handsome, most are also approachable for beginning woodworkers. Squares, triangles, and simple joining...
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As well as fun and relaxation, cottage living throughout the seasons is a reminder that all of us, even the most urbanized individual, are part of the natural world. Listen carefully and you will hear cottage country whispering lessons that can make our lives less frenetic, less complicated. The mournful call of the loon, the wind sighing in the trees, the hammering of the pileated woodpecker remind us that we are a part of a more natural world too...
4) Birdfeeders
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40 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm.
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Presents step-by-step instructions for making a variety of birdfeeders.
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194 pages : illustrations ; 21 cm
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"In a funny, folksy style Dick E. Bird, the founder of the popular Dick E. Bird News, shows you everything you need to know about backyard birdfeeding." "Chock full of solid advice and uncommon wisdom, Dick E. Bird's Birdfeeding 101 explains how to create a bird-friendly environment, mix delectable suet dishes, build a comfortable birdhouse, and a whole lot more. It is the only birdfeeding book that goes inside a squirrel's head to see what makes...
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xiii, 334 pages : illustrations ; 22 cm
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"Many birders travel far and wide to popular birding destinations to catch sight of rare or 'exotic' birds. In Slow Birding, evolutionary biologist Joan E. Strassmann introduces readers to the joys of birding right where they are. In this inspiring guide to the art of slow birding, Strassmann tells colorful stories of the most common birds to be found in the United States--birds we often see but might not have considered deeply before"--
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32 pages : chiefly color illustrations ; 21 cm.
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"The Case of the Growing Bird Feeder follows characters Scout and Daisy as they learn about sunflowers. The book features Field Notes with more information about sunflowers and a Nature Craft for kids to make at home."--
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"Discover tested, reliable (and easy) plans for building houses and feeders that attract the most popular backyard birds in North America. DIY birdhouses and feeders are inexpensive and relatively easy to make, even if you don't own a shop's worth of tools or you have very limited carpentry experience. With a few materials and some entry-level skills, you can build cozy homes and an inviting backyard snack bar for all of your favorite feathered friends....
11) Handmade houses and feeders for birds, bees, and butterflies: 35 havens for wildlife in your garden
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144 pages : colour illustrations ; 28 cm
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"These handmade birdhouses and feeders, bee hotels, and butterfly and ladybug homes will bring welcome visitors to your backyard. Handmade Houses and Feeders for Birds, Bees, and Butterflies features 35 beautiful havens to build to attract more wildlife into your backyard. Each house is beautifully designed, with colorful details, but is also perfectly adapted for its intended inhabitants. There are birdhouses you can hang up or place on stands, and...
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304 pages : color illustrations ; 23 cm
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"25 colorful step-by-step projects"--Cover.
This hands-on guide includes a primer on the fundamentals of mosaic, with information on materials and three mosaic methods. Mosaic artist Mark Brody then walks you step-by-step through the creation of 25 decorative yet functional projects. From simple ideas like address signs, bird feeders, stepping stones to more complex projects like the jeweled frog, pagoda, orb fountain, Mosaic Garden Projects is packed...
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49 pages : colour illustrations ; 27 cm
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An introduction to easy gardening so you can grow everywhere and anywhere. Whether you live in the city or the countryside, there are plenty of places you can plant and grow. For a new generation of green fingers there are different ways to bring nature into the home. Make your own pots, build balcony boxes, create your own bird feeders and even get friendly with worms! Each activity has been carefully chosen to create living, renewable and sustainable...
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192 pages : color illustrations, 1 color map ; 28 cm.
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"With hundreds of North American bird species facing population decline or at risk of extinction, right now is the perfect time to create a home-based habitat garden that offers birds the resources they need to safely feed, migrate, breed, and thrive. Thankfully, making your outdoor space a secure and comfortable haven for many different bird species isn't a Herculean task. It's a matter of understanding the needs of our avian friends and how native...
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