Wild Your Garden
Wild Your Garden

Author: Jim and Joel Ashton

Publisher:

Published: 2020-04-02

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 9780241435816

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"It's up to every single one of us to do our bit for wildlife, however small our gardens, and The Butterfly Brothers know just how that can be achieved." Alan Titchmarsh Join the rewilding movement and share your outdoor space with nature. We all have the potential to make the world a little greener. Wild Your Garden, written by Jim and Joel Ashton (aka "The Butterfly Brothers"), shows you how to create a garden that can help boost local biodiversity. Transform a paved-over yard into a lush oasis, create refuges to welcome and support native species, or turn a high-maintenance lawn into a nectar-rich mini-meadow to attract bees and butterflies. You don't need specialist knowledge or acres of land. If you have any outdoor space, you can make a difference to local wildlife, and reduce your carbon footprint, too. "Wildlife gardening is one of the most important things you can do as an individual for increasing biodiversity and mitigating the effects of climate change. From digging a pond to planting a native hedge, the Butterfly Brothers can help you every step of the way." Kate Bradbury

National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Birds of North America, 2nd Edition
National Geographic Backyard Guide to the Birds of North America, 2nd Edition

Author: Jonathan Alderfer

Publisher:

Published: 2019

Total Pages: 260

ISBN-13: 1426220626

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You don't have to be an experienced birder to enjoy this guide! With hundreds of illustrations and a user-friendly format, you'll soon be spotting and identifying birds in your locale in no time. The updated text highlights the latest trends in birding and the most up-to-date ornithological information. -- adapted from back cover

Forest School Adventure
Forest School Adventure

Author: Dan Westall

Publisher:

Published: 2018-05-07

Total Pages: 176

ISBN-13: 9781784944032

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Young children will be immersed in imaginative, messy play and crafts, while older ones can work on more complex activities like stone tool making and sourcing water. Whether in an organized setting, a group of friends or a family outing, the fun-filled games will build confidence, bonding and result in happy children. Entertaining anecdotes from the authors' own experience of surviving in the wild can be read aloud to children, bringing to life the thrilling reality of sleeping in a cave or savoring your first-ever foraged meal. Learn how to light a fire without matches, build a shelter to sleep in, cook on a fire, hunt for bugs and much more. From essential bushcraft basics and Stone Age survival skills to joyful outdoor play, this book is packed with ideas to bring children closer to nature and all its magical offerings.

Make Your Own Bird Food
Make Your Own Bird Food

Author: Mark Golley

Publisher: Bloomsbury Publishing

Published: 2016-10-06

Total Pages: 161

ISBN-13: 1472937627

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Birds are the life and soul of any garden, whatever its size or location, and one thing can be guaranteed: if food is on offer, birds will visit. With this in mind, Make Your Own Bird Food brings you some of the most popular and successful bird food recipes ever served up, ensuring your bird feeder or table will be the toast of avian gourmet for years to come. With 40 quick, easy and cheap meal ideas and a range of useful cookery tips and helpful hints on what to feed and when, it won't be long before you'll have birds flocking to your garden.

A Beak to Bark About
A Beak to Bark About

Author: Barrett Williams

Publisher: Barrett Williams

Published: 2024-11-07

Total Pages: 107

ISBN-13:

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Unlock the vibrant world of bird feeding with "A Beak to Bark About"—your ultimate guide to creating delightful and nutritious bird food from scratch. Whether you're a seasoned bird enthusiast or a curious beginner, this eBook offers a comprehensive journey into the art and science of feeding our feathered friends. Begin with the fundamentals as you delve into the joy of bird feeding. Discover why homemade bird food is not only a rewarding hobby but also a crucial step in understanding bird nutrition. Learn to cater to the unique dietary needs of different bird species, ensuring a diverse group of visitors to your garden. Explore essential ingredients for crafting bird food—from staple seeds and grains to sumptuous nuts and fruits, including special treats like suet and nectar for those colder months. Get hands-on with detailed guides on the tools and techniques necessary for mixing, molding, storing, and preserving your creations. With a plethora of recipes specifically tailored for various bird species, you're sure to find the perfect blend to attract songbirds, finches, and more. Indulge your avian guests with gourmet seed cakes, nut butter suet balls, and fruit-infused bird bars, and don’t forget the hummingbirds with perfect nectar concoctions. Expand your eco-conscious efforts with vegan and sustainable bird treats, and learn to craft your own bird feeders using everyday items for personalization and practicality. Protect your feeding station from unwanted pests while maintaining a healthy, hygienic environment. Engage the whole family with educational activities and fun projects, and support local ecosystems through thoughtful feeding and planting plans. Observe and document bird behavior, and become an active participant in building a community of bird lovers by hosting events and sharing knowledge. "A Beak to Bark About" is not just a book—it's an invitation to deepen your connection to nature and inspire others to join in the joy of nurturing our avian friends. Dive in and start your bird feeding adventure today!

Homemade Bird Food
Homemade Bird Food

Author: Adele Porter

Publisher: Adventure Publications

Published: 2020-04-07

Total Pages: 191

ISBN-13: 1647550300

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Find Your Recipe for Bird Watching Success A few minutes in the kitchen can become hours of bird watching fun. Take birding to another level by creating unique dishes especially for backyard birds. Feed your favorite visitors the foods that they crave—fruit, nuts, seeds, and suet—but prepare them yourself! This creative cookbook by Adele Porter turns bird food into a banana split, cupcake, pie, and even tree ornaments. Each dish is perfect to tackle alone or with the whole family. Children especially will enjoy helping you put together these visually appealing treats. The ingredients are designed to attract up to 74 different bird species, from hummingbirds to orioles and even “hard-to-get” birds in your area. The beautifully designed, full-color book includes 26 recipes, along with tips on selecting the right ingredients for the right birds. A handy chart shows which types of birds dine on each dish, so you can make the best foods to attract the birds that you want to see. As an added bonus, you’ll find tips for cooking with kids, wildlife research projects, a bird-identification section, and more! See more birds with this fun and simple way to make bird watching even more interactive. Invite everybirdy to your yard with a banquet of nutritious, homemade foods.

Attracting Songbirds to Your Backyard
Attracting Songbirds to Your Backyard

Author: Sally Roth

Publisher: Rodale Books

Published: 2012-05-08

Total Pages: 355

ISBN-13: 160961755X

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The best ways to attract melodic birds, with insight into their rapidly changing habits The American robin and northern cardinal are two of the best-loved songbirds, but newer backyard arrivals, like rose-breasted grosbeaks and scarlet tanagers, quickly captivate with their vivid colors and unique songs. Bird lovers will learn to attract new visitors by offering treats that songbirds like best, such as soft, easy-to-peck foods that closely mimic caterpillars, their top food preference. And planting just a few carefree perennials and shrubs can provide opportunities for cover and nesting. Sally Roth's Attracting Songbirds to Your Backyard draws on the latest science and 50 years of observation to reveal these fascinating details: • In the wee hours, it's the robins that sing first, followed by the babble of house wrens and the whistle of cardinals • Some birds learn birdsongs throughout their lives, while others stop learning once they can mimic their parents' song • It's Dad, not Mom, who teaches the young birds to sing Simple tips, ideas, and recipes, as well as an understanding of why songbirds are coming from the treetops into the backyard, will help any bird enthusiast create a songbird sanctuary.

Marc Morrone's Ask the Bird Keeper
Marc Morrone's Ask the Bird Keeper

Author: Marc Morrone

Publisher: Fox Chapel Publishing

Published: 2012-04-03

Total Pages: 129

ISBN-13: 1937049949

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Made famous on The Martha Stewart Show on television and Sirius radio, Marc Morrone is front and center to answer his viewers’ (and his readers’) many questions about their favorite pets. In Ask the Bird Keeper, Marc’s quirky, entertaining personality shines on every page as he spews out his wisdom, know-how, and hilarious anecdotes to answer dozens of questions. Divided into nine chapters, this book offers answers on hundreds of topics about feeding, housing, training, healthy, anatomy, and everyday care. In the “Food” chapter—from grit to grub—Marc discusses dietary changes, supplements, people food, and different kinds of diets. A chapter devoted to accommodations talks about various cage options, choosing the right size cage and equipment, and cleaning tips. Positive reinforcement underscores Marc’s chapter “School,” in which he lectures on bonding, hyperactive, noise issues, and challenging bird behaviors. As a self-taught bird keeper, Marc’s chapter on “Health” is a true primer in what owners can and cannot do, from first aid tips and trimming (nails, beaks, feathers) to broken tails, parasites, parrot fever and bird flu. While Marc is often laugh-out-loud funny in all of the chapters, it is his genuine admiration and respect for his avian friends that make this book a unique resource for all pet lovers. Fill with real first-hand information and reliable tips, readers will be laughing and learning in equal measure! The book is beautifully designed and illustrated with color photographs as well as original artwork by Jason O’Malley.

How to Attract Birds to Your Garden
How to Attract Birds to Your Garden

Author: Dan Rouse

Publisher: Penguin

Published: 2020-11-03

Total Pages: 192

ISBN-13: 0744038383

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Help your local wild birds by providing them with a safe garden environment Make a difference to your local birdlife. Help reverse the decline in bird numbers by creating a haven in which they will thrive. It's a win-win. Provide the best shelter, feeding, and nesting opportunities for them and then you can reap the rewards as they sing and entertain. No need to be an expert gardener already, or to break the bank - many of the most beneficial features can be installed easily and cheaply, and many you can build yourself or upcycle to be eco-friendly.

A Friend to Nature
A Friend to Nature

Author: Laura Knowles

Publisher: Welbeck Children's Books

Published: 2021-08-03

Total Pages: 72

ISBN-13: 1913519996

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"This is my pledge, my promise, my vow, Lasting forever, starting now: I'll be a friend to nature." An illustrated book celebrating the natural world and ways to appreciate it, filled with practical activities and ideas to help wildlife and the environment on your doorstep and worldwide. Starting with a pledge in poetic form, this book is a call to arms for the next generation of peaceful eco warriors. Broken down into sections of activities, each lyrically relates back to the metaphor of being a friend to nature. The activities themselves are short, easy, and fun, with a few more extensive projects mixed in. These are interspersed with nature quotes, poetry, and other thought-provoking musings, as well as pieces of simple non-fiction information, such as the life cycle of a frog, a butterfly, a cross section of a flowering plant, and why you should always wish on a dandelion clock. The final section explores what nature can give back to us in turn; that if we look after the natural world, we will always have a friend in nature - a space to be calm, to pause and think, to recharge, to bring us joy, amusement, and health.