Gardening for birds is both an environmental sensible activity as well as a great pleasure in itself. This book offers a host of practical suggestions on feeding birds and providing opportunities for nesting and bathing. The reader is taken through the steps of planning a bird-friendly garden covering aspects such as pool construction, suitable plants, provision of nesting sites and food, pest control and garden maintenance. A directory of 80 common species aid identification and offers guidelines on the habitat, food and nesting requirements of each species.
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Review:
The Bird Friendly Garden is a must for all gardeners with a passion for bird watching --Cambridge Evening News
The ideal new book for gardeners around the country --Northern Echo
This is a useful introduction for anyone new to the subject --Bird Watching
About the Author:
Stephen Moss it a regular writer on birdwatching and environmental matters for The Guardian. He is a BBC television producer specializing in natural history and he has produced programmes such as Birdwatching with Bill Oddie, Springwatch and Autumnwatch. He lives in Bristol. David Cottridge is an expert on bird photography. His photographs have appeared in many books and renowned magazines such as British Birds, Birding World and Bird Watching. He lives in Tottenham, north London.
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