The Complete Book of Birdhouse Construction for Woodworkers


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Detailed instructions, illustrations, and tables for building 7 attractive, sturdy, and genuinely inhabitable birdhouses. Also data on bird habitats and instinct patterns. Bibliography. 3 tables. 63 illustrations in 15 figures.




Audubon Birdhouse Book


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Produced in association with the National Audubon Society, Audubon Birdhouse Book explains how to build and place safe, species-appropriate bird homes for more than 20 classic North American species, from wrens to raptors. A visit to almost any home or garden center presents birders with numerous cute and colorful contraptions that are sold as bird homes. But the fact is, many of these products provide anything but a safe refuge for your feathered friends. Each of the easy-to-build boxes and shelves within is accompanied by cut lists, specially created line diagrams, and step-by-step photography, making the projects accessible to those with even the most rudimentary woodworking skills. In addition, this practical and beautifully presented guide is packed with color photography and profiles and range maps for the bird species covered—including titmice, chickadees, nuthatches, phoebes, swallows, waterfowl, and even kestrels and owls—to help the reader properly place and maintain the homes to attract birds. And because these projects are the product of years of experience and field-testing, you can be sure you’re getting the best advice regarding proper design, safe construction materials, and correct home placement to mitigate exposure to elements, pests, and predators. Finally, beyond the birdhouses, you’ll find out how you can contribute to the larger birding community and even enhance your birding experience with the aid of new technologies. Build an Audubon-approved home for these species: Bewick’s, Carolina, or House Wren; Prothonotary Warbler; Eastern, Western, or Mountain Bluebird; Ash-throated or Great Crested Flycatcher; Tree Swallow or Violet-green Swallow; Juniper, Oak, Black-crested, or Tufted Titmouse; Barred Owl; Eastern or Western Screech-owl; Barn Owl; Northern Flicker; American Kestrel; Black-capped, Carolina, or Mountain Chickadee; Wood Duck; Hooded Merganser; Purple Martin; Mourning Dove; Barn Swallow; American Robin; House Finch; and Eastern or Say’s Phoebe.




Bird House Make and Makeover


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Turn your garden into a haven for your feathered friends with this book of simple and attractive bird houses to make and make over. Setting up a bird house in your garden will provide birds with a place to rest and raise their young, and will also add a touch of color and style. Only basic woodworking and crafting skills, materials and tools are needed. There are easy-to-follow step-by-step photography and instructions throughout, and diagrams where required to help ensure your measurements are accurate. Several variations are given for different parts of the bird house so that you have even more options to choose from. Chapters cover: building a basic box, roof styles, roof treatments, wall treatments, doors, windows and other features, painting and finishing, base treatment and mounting your bird house. One basic bird house can be made into something unique, depending on the combination of features you choose and how you paint and finish it.




How to Build a Bird House


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How to Build a Birdhouse is designed to help young learners observe, question, and implement ideas to reach a successful outcome. Featuring a step-by-step format, this 24-page book offers students the opportunity to reach conclusions by following simple, organized directions. With a designated teaching focus, before- and after-reading activities, a photo glossary, and more, this title will help students build problem-solving skills and comprehension confidence. The Step-by-Step Projects series gives young learners the freedom to create, manage, and complete projects with simple directions, instructional photographs, and problem-solving strategies. Each 24-page book features a specific teaching focus, before- and after-reading activities, a photo glossary, and more, to help students build problem-solving skills and comprehension confidence.




Easy to Build Birdhouses - A Natural Approach


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A Nature-Friendly Way to Attract and House Birds Birdhouses are a favorite project among woodworkers. Made of inexpensive materials, they are quick to build and a pleasure for the whole neighborhood. Easy to Build Birdhouses includes 26 fun projects for woodworkers of all skill levels. • Part 1 talks about construction basics, wood grain, doors and access, proper drainage and ventilation, interiors, materials and hardware, paint and stain, and house mounting and support methods. It also addresses birdhouse placement and how to attract birds. • Part 2 shows how to make birdhouses using natural materials to help them blend in with their surroundings. • Part 3 shows how to make bird feeders that help attract birds. • Part 4 provides examples of colorful and whimsical birdhouses, like a lighthouse and a Cape Cod bungalow, that are a little more advanced.




30 Build-Your-Own Birdhouses


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The presence of birds in the garden is a wonderful sight and great pleasure can be gained from learning how to recognize regular visitors and become familiar with their habits. For the birds, gardens are necessary for their survival as former areas of natural habitat are being taken over and sometimes, disappearing altogether. It is not difficult to make your garden an attractive and birdfriendly environment. Whether you decide to create a traditional, hand-painted bird box or opt for a different approach by turning an old boot into a birdhouse, this book will certainly provide you with plenty of beautiful and practical ideas.




Build a Birdhouse


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Explains why birds need shelter and how protecting birds helps the environment and includes instructions for building and finding a good location for a birdhouse.




Riki's Birdhouse


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Riki builds a birdhouse for the beautiful birds that visit his garden. When spring comes, bluebirds move in. Soon there are eggs and babies! As the seasons change, Riki finds joy in helping and learning about his avian friends. Perfect introduction to the fun of backyard bird-watching.




The Book of Birdhouse Plans


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Do you wake up and stand by your window just to listen to songbirds brighten up your day with their melodious chirpings? Do you have a thing for birds and would love to know how you can attract them to a birdhouse? Then read on; this should spark your interest… Why birdhouse building? Everyone who has taken the time to pay attention to nature has come to appreciate the uniqueness of birds. They are essential factors of the ecosystem. To a large extent, they propagate good cropping systems; if you have a garden, this will be highly beneficial. Birds don’t only act as man’s companions; they also help serve man in many ways. This is why having a birdhouse is to your own great advantage even as it is to them. It is also an advantage to the society in general. The birdhouse serves as a safe house for birds to live in. Although it is quite easy to make, as it doesn’t really require too many skills; however, building a birdhouse is not as simple as making just any other thing. There are basic principles that must be followed when building a birdhouse; this is what this book is about and what it hopes to help you achieve. Asides from learning the principles, you will also get to learn and; • Understand the concept and history of birdhouses • Understand the importance of building a birdhouse • Familiarize with the common tips and tricks used in building a birdhouse • Become acquainted with the basics in constructing a birdhouse • Be educated on the essential tools and supplies needed in making a birdhouse • Know the possible ways of securing your birds from predators • Discover the appropriate height to place your birdhouse safely • Be guided on the steps to build 11 simple birdhouses that attract birds with pictorial illustrations included • Discover possible problems in building birdhouses and how to avoid them. And lots more! What more? This book will surely guide you on your journey to making a great birdhouse to attract birds. It isn’t one you should skip for any reason. Help make the ecosystem a safe place, and get a copy of this book RIGHT NOW