The Backyard Bird Feeder's Bible: The A-To-Z Guide to Feeders, Seed Mixes, Projects, and Treats (Rodale Organic Gardening Book) - Softcover

Roth, Sally

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0875969186 ISBN 13: 9780875969183

Publisher: Rodale Pr, 2003

Synopsis

Offers advice and practical suggestions for successful bird feeding, along with projects and information on different food needs for different geographical areas.

About this title

About the Author

A lifelong naturalist and gardener, Sally Roth was born and raised in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. After living for a brief time on the Oregon coast, she settled in New Harmony, Indiana, in 1992. Her previous books include Attracting Birds to Your Backyard, Natural Landscaping, and Taylor's Guide to Ornamental Grasses, and her articles have appeared in Organic Gardening and Fine Gardening as well as other gardening magazines. Sally also writes a weekly newspaper column about nature that appears in several Indiana newspapers. She frequently lectures and leads workshops on bird watching, natural history, gardening, and native plants.

From the Back Cover

The Backyard Bird Feeder's Bible

Become the best bird host in your neighborhood. Let The Backyard Bird Feeder's Bible be your guide to the foods and feeders, plants and projects that will guarantee you a yard that's absolutely brimming with birds!

"I was amazed by the wealth of information in The Backyard Bird Feeder's Bible by Sally Roth! The book goes far beyond the traditional books on backyard bird feeding, offering information on flowers to plant, edible wreaths to make, clever ideas for birdbaths, and recipes using leftover food to supplement normal birdseed and suet. You will certainly attract more birds using the suggestions in The Backyard Bird Feeder's Bible. If you can only buy one backyard bird book, this is THE book to run out and get!"
--Christine Tarski, Guide to Birding at About.com (birding.about.com)

"Few people can match Sally Roth's knowledge or enthusiasm!"
--Ruth Mullen, home and garden writer, The Indianapolis Star

"Sally Roth's new book is a treasury for anyone eager to know more about bird behavior, equipment, gardening, and so much more. Roth's love for birds and her hands-on practical experience are inspiring."
--Sharon Dunn and Michael Dunn, owners of Duncraft

"A masterwork! Sally Roth has written an essential reference for wild bird lovers. As they enjoy its marvelous content, readers will be amazed to discover their own transformation from mere 'bird watchers' to avid and qualified ornithologists."
--Samuel F. LaBudde, executive director, Endangered Species Project

Edition details

• Publisher: Rodale Pr
• Publication date: 2003
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0875969186
• ISBN 13: 9780875969183
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 384