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Feed the Birds: Attract and Identify 196 Common North American Birds

Name: Feed the Birds: Attract and Identify 196 Common North American Birds
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Book Synopsis: "Informative and practical... This guide, filled with richly colorful photos, is enthusiastically recommended for birders, bird watchers, and anyone else who cares about birds' role in our precariously fragile environment." --Booklist

Feeding birds is growing in popularity and is enjoyed by over 50 million North Americans each year. Feed the Birds is designed as a resource for beginners and experienced birdwatchers alike. Covering 196 bird species that are attracted to backyard bird feeders, this book helps the reader not only attract and identify birds but also understand their behavior and adaptations to the environment. A wide variety of feeders and seed types are presented with helpful tips on how to attract the largest variety of birds.

Each profile for the 196 featured species includes a variety of photographs, an identification guide, a range map, information on bird seed and natural food preferences, and behavior. Other topics include:

Why feeding birds is important
Building do-it-yourself feeders
Foiling squirrels
Attracting birds with natural foods and water
Building shelters and nest boxes
Involving children
Photographing birds
Hand feeding
Recognizing individual birds and identifying similar-looking species
Growing plant varieties that make a garden attractive to birds.

The book also contains information on how to choose the right seeds; the importance of ensuring all windows are bird-safe (with links to organizations that work to reduce bird-window collision); cat-friendly deterrents; and citizen science activities like the annual Christmas Bird Count and Project Feederwatch.

Feed the Birds is a complete guide that should be near every bird enthusiast's window. Endorsed by the Canadian Wildlife Federation, a conservation-oriented organization with more than 250,000 members. CWF has a long history of fostering bird habitat, conservation, and recognition.

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Are you a bird lover? Do you want to bring the beauty of nature right to your doorstep? Then look no further than Feed the Birds: Attract and Identify 196 Common North American Birds. This informative and practical guide is filled with colorful photos that will captivate birders, bird watchers, and anyone who cares about our fragile environment. With over 196 bird species covered, you'll have the knowledge and tools to attract, identify, and appreciate birds like never before.

Feeding birds has become a popular pastime enjoyed by over 50 million North Americans each year. And with Feed the Birds, you can join this growing community of bird enthusiasts. Whether you're a beginner or an experienced birdwatcher, this book is designed to help you create a bird-friendly environment in your own backyard. Learn about the behaviors and adaptations of the birds that are attracted to backyard feeders, and discover how to attract a wide variety of species with different feeders and seed types.

Featuring stunning photographs, an identification guide, range maps, and information on bird seed preferences and behavior, each profile for the 196 featured species is a treasure trove of knowledge. You'll also find tips on building your own feeders, foiling squirrels, involving children in birdwatching, and even photographing birds. Plus, there's guidance on recognizing individual birds and identifying similar-looking species.

But Feed the Birds doesn't stop at feeding. It goes beyond the backyard and explores other ways to make a difference in bird conservation. Discover how to make your garden attractive to birds by growing specific plant varieties. Ensure bird safety by choosing the right seeds and making your windows bird-friendly. You'll also find suggestions for cat-friendly deterrents and learn about citizen science activities like the annual Christmas Bird Count and Project Feederwatch.

Don't miss out on this complete guide endorsed by the Canadian Wildlife Federation. With their conservation-oriented approach, you can trust that Feed the Birds is not only an essential resource for bird lovers but also a testament to the importance of preserving and appreciating our feathered friends. So, why wait? Start attracting and identifying birds today! Click here to get your copy now!

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