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

This book is the perfect resource for beginners and experienced birdwatchers alike. Covering 196 bird species that are attracted to backyard feeders, it provides everything you need to know not only to attract and identify birds but also to understand their behavior and adaptations to the environment. A wide variety of feeders and seed types are discussed with helpful tips on how to attract the largest variety of birds.

Feed the Birds provides a detailed identification guide for the most common backyard birds that includes photographs, descriptions and range maps. How to choose the right bird seed, feeders and nesting boxes are throughly covered. Other topics include:
• Building do-it-yourself feeders
• Foiling cats and squirrels
• Providing shelters and nest boxes
• Growing plants that make a garden attractive to birds