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The Backyard Bird-Lover's Guide Format: Paperback

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Item specifics

Condition
Brand new: A new, unread, unused book in perfect condition with no missing or damaged pages. See the ...
Narrative Type
book
Type
book
Intended Audience
General / adult
ISBN
9780882669274

About this product

Product Identifiers

Publisher
Storey Publishing
ISBN-10
0882669273
ISBN-13
9780882669274
eBay Product ID (ePID)
821812

Product Key Features

Book Title
Backyard Bird-Lover's Guide : Attracting, Nesting, Feeding
Number of Pages
320 Pages
Language
English
Publication Year
1996
Topic
Life Sciences / Zoology / Ornithology, Birdwatching Guides, Animals / Birds
Illustrator
Domm, Jeffrey C., Yes
Genre
Nature, Science
Author
Jan Mahnken
Format
Trade Paperback

Dimensions

Item Height
0.4 in
Item Weight
22.6 Oz
Item Length
10.1 in
Item Width
7 in

Additional Product Features

Intended Audience
Trade
LCCN
96-005391
Dewey Edition
20
TitleLeading
The
Reviews
At a time when 'backyard' bird books are tripping off the presses at a dizzying rate, it is a pleasure to find one so clearly superior. - Bird Watcher's Digest [t]he most valuable part of the book may be its appendix, which lists common types of bird feed … and what birds they attract. - Sunset Keep this volume handy, as you'll use it again and again. - Country Living [C]ontains valuable information on food and nesting habits, as well as great ideas for bird baths. - Denver Post … great for new bird spotters. - Booklist No coffee-table book, this. You'll keep it on the breakfast table, or wherever you watch your feeder from. - St. Louis Post-Dispatch The text is easy reading and will tempt the beginning bird watcher to do more and learn more. This is a very good buy for the price. - Richmond Times-Dispatch a plethora of interesting facts on the habits and habitats of more than 135 birds. - Houston Chronicle, At a time when backyard bird books are tripping off the presses at a dizzying rate, it is a pleasure to find one so clearly superior. Bird Watcher s Digest [t]he most valuable part of the book may be its appendix, which lists common types of bird feed and what birds they attract. Sunset Keep this volume handy, as you ll use it again and again. Country Living [C]ontains valuable information on food and nesting habits, as well as great ideas for bird baths. Denver Post great for new bird spotters. Booklist No coffee-table book, this. You ll keep it on the breakfast table, or wherever you watch your feeder from. St. Louis Post-Dispatch The text is easy reading and will tempt the beginning bird watcher to do more and learn more. This is a very good buy for the price. Richmond Times-Dispatch a plethora of interesting facts on the habits and habitats of more than 135 birds. Houston Chronicle, "At a time when 'backyard' bird books are tripping off the presses at a dizzying rate, it is a pleasure to find one so clearly superior." -- Bird Watcher's Digest   "[t]he most valuable part of the book may be its appendix, which lists common types of bird feed ... and what birds they attract."  -- Sunset   "Keep this volume handy, as you'll use it again and again." -- Country Living    "[C]ontains valuable information on food and nesting habits, as well as great ideas for bird baths." -- Denver Post   "... great for new bird spotters." -- Booklist   "No coffee-table book, this. You'll keep it on the breakfast table, or wherever you watch your feeder from." -- St. Louis Post-Dispatch   "The text is easy reading and will tempt the beginning bird watcher to do more and learn more. This is a very good buy for the price." -- Richmond Times-Dispatch   "a plethora of interesting facts on the habits and habitats of more than 135 birds." -- Houston Chronicle  , "At a time when 'backyard' bird books are tripping off the presses at a dizzying rate, it is a pleasure to find one so clearly superior." - Bird Watcher's Digest "[t]he most valuable part of the book may be its appendix, which lists common types of bird feed … and what birds they attract." - Sunset "Keep this volume handy, as you'll use it again and again." - Country Living "[C]ontains valuable information on food and nesting habits, as well as great ideas for bird baths." - Denver Post "… great for new bird spotters." - Booklist "No coffee-table book, this. You'll keep it on the breakfast table, or wherever you watch your feeder from." - St. Louis Post-Dispatch "The text is easy reading and will tempt the beginning bird watcher to do more and learn more. This is a very good buy for the price." - Richmond Times-Dispatch "a plethora of interesting facts on the habits and habitats of more than 135 birds." - Houston Chronicle, "At a time when 'backyard' bird books are tripping off the presses at a dizzying rate, it is a pleasure to find one so clearly superior." -- Bird Watcher's Digest "[t]he most valuable part of the book may be its appendix, which lists common types of bird feed ... and what birds they attract." -- Sunset "Keep this volume handy, as you'll use it again and again." -- Country Living "[C]ontains valuable information on food and nesting habits, as well as great ideas for bird baths." -- Denver Post "... great for new bird spotters." -- Booklist "No coffee-table book, this. You'll keep it on the breakfast table, or wherever you watch your feeder from." -- St. Louis Post-Dispatch "The text is easy reading and will tempt the beginning bird watcher to do more and learn more. This is a very good buy for the price." -- Richmond Times-Dispatch "a plethora of interesting facts on the habits and habitats of more than 135 birds." -- Houston Chronicle
Dewey Decimal
639.9/78
Table Of Content
Foreword I FEEDING AND HOUSING THE BIRDS 1 Why Feed the Birds? 2 The Initial Plunge 3 Bird Feeders and Food 4 The Water Situation 5 Providing Nesting Boxes 6 Gardening's for the Birds II THE NESTING CYCLE 7 Sharing the Earth 8 Territory 9 Courtship 10 Bird Song 11 Nesting 12 The Egg 13 Nestlings and Fledglings 14 Preparing for Winter III INDIVIDUAL BIRDS 15 Getting to Know the Birds APPENDIX Who Eats What Habitat Requirements All About Eggs Who Incubates the Eggs For Further Reading Index
Synopsis
Everything readers want to know about feeding, territory, courtship, nesting, and parenting characteristics of 135 species., Whether you'd like to wake up to a cheery robin's birdsong or see hummingbirds in your garden, Jan Mahnken has you covered. In this colorful reference book, you'll find simple tips to attract, feed, and observe 135 American bird species. Mahnken provides information on territory, courtship, nesting, parenting, and much more, while Jeffrey C. Domm brings each species to life with stunningly detailed paintings.
LC Classification Number
QL676.5.M25 1996

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