The Backyard Birdhouse Book - Softcover

Laubach, Rene; Laubach, Christyna M.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1580171044 ISBN 13: 9781580171045

Publisher: Storey Books, 1999

Synopsis

It has been shown that backyard bird conservation has made a difference in certain bird populations. With this carefully researched, handsomely illustrated, and easy-to-use guide, both suburban and rural residents alike now have a compendium of information that will allow you to provide appropriate housing for cavity nesting birds in your area. Join that conservation effort and attract fascinating birds like bluebirds, wood ducks, purple martins, and American kestrels to your backyard.

About this title

About the Author

Husband-and-wife authors Rene and Christyna Laubach stand for preserving wildlife habitats and helping others reconnect with their surrounding environments. Their book, The Backyard Birdhouse Book, has received the praise of Wayne R. Peterson, the vice president of American Birding Association: "With this carefully researched, handsomely illustrated, and easy-to-use guide as a reference, both suburban and rural residents alike now have information at their fingertips that should make it possible for them to provide appropriate housing for cavity-nesting birds."

Since 1985, Rene has served as Director of the Massachusetts Audubon Society's Berkshire Wildlife Sanctuaries. Christyna is a high school science teacher and science/health department chair in Western Massachusetts. They live in the Berkshire hills of Massachusetts.

From the Back Cover

Create a haven for native birds the naturalists' way.

With this beautifully illustrated guide, you'll learn to identify, attract, and house some of North America's most fascinating cavity nesters, including Bluebirds, Purple Martins, Screech-Owls, Wood Ducks, and American Kestrels.

Experienced naturalists Ren, and Christyna Laubach provide detailed profiles of 25 species, featuring more than 100 color photographs of adult birds, eggs, and nestlings. In addition, you'll learn how to:

-- Construct and mount 8 practical, species-appropriate nestbox designs

-- Guard nestlings against predators

-- Monitor and keep records of bird activity

-- Landscape to attract birds

-- Organize and participate in conservation programs

Edition details

• Publisher: Storey Books
• Publication date: 1999
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1580171044
• ISBN 13: 9781580171045
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 203