Guide

Guide to Backyard Birds

By - Mancini, Julie R.
Floor - Floor 2
Published - Barron's, Hauppauge, N.Y., ©2004
ISBN 10 - 0764126873
ISBN 13 - 9780764126871
Book Status - 1 Qnty Available with us.
Subject - Bird attracting
Shelf No - 5
Call Number - 598.0723 MAN
Physical Description - 198 pages : color illustrations ; 26 cm
Book Information
This entertaining and informative book is a primer for bird watchers--both those who trek the countryside armed with binoculars and camera, as well as those less nimble nature lovers who merely keep a bird feeder near their kitchen window. Supplemented with color photos and illustrations, this book gives pointers on how to identify birds by plumage and shape, how to select appropriate binoculars and spotting scopes, the best times of day to watch for birds, and how to recognize and interpret birdsï¿1/2 activities. There is also information on feeding birds, making a backyard attractive to birds, building bird houses and nest boxes, and much more. Supplementary information includes a list of rare-bird hotline phone numbers, web sites that offer information on wild birds, and a recommended reading list. Hundreds of color photos and illustrations.

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