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Birdhouses, Boxes & Feeders for the Backyard Hobbyist: 19 Fun-to-Build Projects for Attracting Birds to Your Backyard (Fox Chapel Publishing) Step-by-Step Suet Feeders, Nest Boxes, Bat Boxes, and More

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Build a bird-friendly backyard!19 projects, appropriate for any skill level, from beginners to expert woodworkersIntroduction to woodworking, a rewarding and environmentally sound hobbyOver 300 photographs, diagrams, step-by-step instructions, and easy-to-follow textHelpful hints on siting and construction, attracting birds, feeding, nesting, and predatorsCreate bird-watching opportunities in your own backyard with this guide to building bird nesting boxes and feedersWhether you are a woodworker who loves birds, or a birdwatcher who wants to create a wildlife-friendly habitat, this book will show you environmentally sound ways to enhance any garden by attracting birds!Making your own bird boxes and feeders is a rewarding way to upgrade any outdoor space by attracting birds to your own backyard, patio, or garden. By providing food and nest sites for birds, you and your family can enjoy their antics and behavior, as well as provide a valuable service for the birds themselves. In winter, the food we supply can mean the difference between life and death for small birds. In spring and summer, birdhouses and bird boxes can help many species raise their families. We can watch and learn all year round.Inside Birdhouses, Boxes & Feeders for the Backyard Hobbyist, woodworking experts Alan and Gill Bridgewater have teamed up with ornithologist Stephen Moss to produce a range of boxes and feeders designed to meet the needs of birds and enhance your garden. Information on box and feeder siting, appropriate food, types of nest box, and the birds you can expect to see, is featured alongside everything that you need to know about suitable woods, necessary tools and materials, and construction techniques. 19 projects, beautifully illustrated with photographs and diagrams, offer concise step-by-step instructions and are suitable for novice and experienced woodworkers alike. The boxes and feeders are designed to provide safe places for birds to feed, shelter, roost, or nest.For woodworkers, bird watchers, environmentalists, and anyone who wants to attract birds to their garden, this book is an invaluable source of information. Learn how to build 19 fun projects, including:Bluebird HouseBark Bat BoxSmall Raptor BoxEdwardian-Style DovecoteJapanese BirdbathBrainteaser FeederOriole Wishing Well FeederSquirrel- Proof FeederTraditional Suet Feeder...and more!Experience both the joy of working with wood and the delight of enticing birds into your yard, with Birdhouses, Boxes & Feeders for the Backyard Hobbyist! Read more

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Fox Chapel Publishing; First Edition (October 10, 2017)


Language ‏ : ‎ English


Paperback ‏ : ‎ 168 pages


ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 1504800842


ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 46


Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.31 pounds


Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 8.5 x 0.4 x 10.9 inches


Best Sellers Rank: #19,538 in Books (See Top 100 in Books) #16 in Woodworking Projects (Books) #59 in Bird Watching (Books) #864 in Crafts & Hobbies (Books)


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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Great book
Easy to follow, all the instructions are included. Already made a few of them from this book!
Reviewed in the United States on July 25, 2020 by TinaMarie Leeman

  • Good book, easy to follow
Love this book, easy to follow
Reviewed in the United States on April 15, 2021 by Lisa M. Jaworski

  • Good reference, has a few detail lapses
Good reference, there are some holes in the details but overall a good reference.
Reviewed in the United States on June 17, 2021 by Wildlife

  • Bird house book
He thought it was interesting
Reviewed in the United States on June 15, 2023 by Jacqueline Young

  • Good Instructions and Photos
One of the bird feeders was built from this book. Good detailed instructions. The authors are some of my favorite and own other books by them. Have several books by co-author Alan Bridgewater for woodworking, toys.
Reviewed in the United States on February 7, 2021 by jarvad.

  • Simple easy plans
This book is great for even the most novice carpenter. Easy to follow plans and lots of great ideas.
Reviewed in the United States on March 28, 2019 by MommaSarge MommaSarge

  • Of all the DYI bird house publications I have this is the best.
The thing I like the most about this book is how all inclusive it is about the birds life styles.
Reviewed in the United States on March 24, 2019 by Greg Sleight

  • Plans are not basic enough
I was looking for some basic building plans. These are mostly unique and did not fit what I was looking for.
Reviewed in the United States on September 24, 2020 by Yazzi

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