For the Birds: A Handy Guide to Attracting Birds to Your Backyard

Transform the space around your home into a year-round haven for our fine feathered friends with this simple, practical guide from The National Wildlife Federation. Whether you have a fire escape feeder, a courtyard bath, or a country grove, you'll find many handy tips from Anne Halpin, an experienced gardening writer. Learn how to: landscape with plants that offer a natural food supply, nesting materials, & shelter; mix the bird feed your favorite birds like best; protect birds from predators; & create a backyard birding journal. Also includes a list of resources for further information on birds & gardening for birds. Illustrated.Halpin, Anne is the author of 'For the Birds: A Handy Guide to Attracting Birds to Your Backyard', published 1996 under ISBN 9780788165658 and ISBN 0788165658.