The Nestbox Book
The Nestbox Book

Author: Gould Group Staff

Publisher:

Published: 2008

Total Pages: 80

ISBN-13: 9781921332265

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The Nestbox Book provides a practical and real way in which people can help Australian birds and animals in their own backyards. Nestboxes give species including native parrots, kookaburras, owls and sugar gliders an opportunity to breed and thrive that they might not otherwise have. Nestboxes are also great fun, and provide wonderful opportunities to learn about local Australian wildlife while watching birds and mammals breed and settle in to their new nestboxes. The Nestbox Book is a practical and informative book which guides you through the process of selecting, constructing, installing and maintaining a selection of nestboxes for a variety of native Australian birds and mammals. Gould Group publications and programs, such as The Nestbox Book, aim to share positive and practical messages that empower people to take real action to make a difference to their environment and to live more sustainably. These messages are vital at a time when environmental sustainability is the critical issue

Nest Boxes for Wildlife
Nest Boxes for Wildlife

Author: Alan Franks

Publisher:

Published: 2006

Total Pages: 71

ISBN-13: 9781876473204

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Much of Australia's wildlife will not survive without hollows for nesting. The complete practical guide with extensive plans. The book is ideal for your garden! With some basic carpentry skills you can build a nest box, and be rewarded by the pleasure of watching the activities of the wildlife that take up residence. Nest boxes are a great idea since they: attract wildlife back into gardens thereby introducing breeding and other enriching activities into our daily lives; may assist populations of endangered species; make an unusual gift for a nature loving friend; provide pleasure for nursing home residents; provide excellent school projects -- especially for woodwork classes. Stacey and Alan Franks have spent years researching the needs and habits of hollow-dependent fauna. The practical advice they give is based on personal observation and experience, as well as information they have gathered from other wildlife experts.

Audubon Birdhouse Book
Audubon Birdhouse Book

Author: Margaret A. Barker

Publisher: Voyageur Press

Published: 2013-11-15

Total Pages: 162

ISBN-13: 1627880836

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Produced in association with the National Audubon Society, Audubon Birdhouse Book explains how to build and place safe, species-appropriate bird homes for more than 20 classic North American species, from wrens to raptors. A visit to almost any home or garden center presents birders with numerous cute and colorful contraptions that are sold as bird homes. But the fact is, many of these products provide anything but a safe refuge for your feathered friends. Each of the easy-to-build boxes and shelves within is accompanied by cut lists, specially created line diagrams, and step-by-step photography, making the projects accessible to those with even the most rudimentary woodworking skills. In addition, this practical and beautifully presented guide is packed with color photography and profiles and range maps for the bird species covered—including titmice, chickadees, nuthatches, phoebes, swallows, waterfowl, and even kestrels and owls—to help the reader properly place and maintain the homes to attract birds. And because these projects are the product of years of experience and field-testing, you can be sure you’re getting the best advice regarding proper design, safe construction materials, and correct home placement to mitigate exposure to elements, pests, and predators. Finally, beyond the birdhouses, you’ll find out how you can contribute to the larger birding community and even enhance your birding experience with the aid of new technologies. Build an Audubon-approved home for these species: Bewick’s, Carolina, or House Wren; Prothonotary Warbler; Eastern, Western, or Mountain Bluebird; Ash-throated or Great Crested Flycatcher; Tree Swallow or Violet-green Swallow; Juniper, Oak, Black-crested, or Tufted Titmouse; Barred Owl; Eastern or Western Screech-owl; Barn Owl; Northern Flicker; American Kestrel; Black-capped, Carolina, or Mountain Chickadee; Wood Duck; Hooded Merganser; Purple Martin; Mourning Dove; Barn Swallow; American Robin; House Finch; and Eastern or Say’s Phoebe.

Birds in Nest Boxes
Birds in Nest Boxes

Author: Charlotte C. Corkran

Publisher: Naturegraph Publishers

Published: 2004

Total Pages: 0

ISBN-13: 9780879612702

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If you put up nest boxes but never look inside, you miss the fun of observing young birds up close. Written for beginning bird lovers and professional ornithologists alike, this book will help you discover the fascination and importance of nest box monitoring. You can create nesting habitat and attract birds such as chickadees, swallows, bluebirds, owls, kestrels, and ducks. Information for western North America, except desert habitat. The general principles are applicable throughout the United States and Canada. Book jacket.

The BTO Nestbox Guide
The BTO Nestbox Guide

Author: Chris Du Feu

Publisher:

Published: 2003

Total Pages: 77

ISBN-13: 9781902576817

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Offers instructions and guidance on the types of nestbox preferred by the 24 species most likely to nest in and around your house and garden. This work provides information on building or choosing suitable boxes, when, where and how to site nestboxes, maintenance, nesting materials, and watching and monitoring your nesting birds.

Hentopia
Hentopia

Author: Frank Hyman

Publisher: Storey Publishing

Published: 2018-12-11

Total Pages: 209

ISBN-13: 1612129943

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More eggs, less work! And more enjoyment for both the chickens and their keeper! That’s the promise of Frank Hyman’s Hentopia. From the Vending Machine Feeder to the Refilling Rainwaterer, Hyman’s innovative building projects are designed to save time and money while keeping chickens safe, healthy, clean, and well fed. Featuring easy-to-follow instructions and colorful photos, the 21 projects for the chicken yard range from creative doorways, nest boxes, fencing, and roosts to a predator-proof pen, a “Chunnel” chicken run, and a sturdy but inexpensive coop made from wooden pallets. With a lively, humorous voice, Hyman generously shares his expert advice on all aspects of chicken-keeping. Requiring minimal previous carpentry experience and using many salvaged or found materials, Hentopiais within reach of every aspiring chicken-keeper.

Barn Owl Conservation Handbook
Barn Owl Conservation Handbook

Author: Barn Owl Trust,

Publisher: Pelagic Publishing

Published: 2012-06-25

Total Pages: 764

ISBN-13: 1907807349

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A comprehensive handbook covering all aspects of the conservation of Barn Owls. Written by the Barn Owl Trust, this book includes in-depth information on Barn Owl survey techniques, relevant ecology, Barn Owls and the law, mortality, habitat management, use of nest boxes and barn Owl rehabilitation. Essential reading for ecologists, planners, land managers and ornithologists.

The Complete Book of Birdhouse Construction for Woodworkers
The Complete Book of Birdhouse Construction for Woodworkers

Author: Scott D. Campbell

Publisher: Courier Corporation

Published: 2012-06-11

Total Pages: 50

ISBN-13: 0486140318

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Detailed instructions, illustrations, and tables for building 7 attractive, sturdy, and genuinely inhabitable birdhouses. Also data on bird habitats and instinct patterns. Bibliography. 3 tables. 63 illustrations in 15 figures.

Into the Nest
Into the Nest

Author: Laura Erickson

Publisher: Storey Publishing

Published: 2015-04-21

Total Pages: 209

ISBN-13: 1612122299

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See the intimate lives of birds as never before! Laura Erikson and Marie Read document the family lives of more than 50 common North American birds through breathtaking close-up photography. Stunning images of hummingbirds, owls, tanagers, and more showcase different stages of avian development and capture the loving bond that exists within each bird family. Bird enthusiasts of all feathers will cherish these beautiful images of courting, nest construction, eggs, nestlings, feeding time, and much more.