Wild Bird Book Recommendations
Backyard Birds

Attracting Birds to Your Backyard: 536 Ways to Turn Your Yard and Garden into a Haven for Your Favorite Birds
by Sally Roth
Lots of practical and interesting ways to provide a haven for birds in your backyard.

Attracting Hummingbirds and Butterflies...
by Sally Roth
This accessible, comprehensive volume will answer any and all questions about the visiting habits of hummingbirds and butterflies. Which flowers attract butterflies? Why do hummingbirds fly toward the color red?

The Audubon Backyard Birdwatcher: Birdfeeders and Bird Gardens
Robert Burton, Stephen W. Kress
Create a backyard bird sanctuary. Trees, plants, flowers, birdhouses, feeders and the birds that come to your backyard.

FAVORITE! The Backyard Bird Feeder's Bible : The A-To-Z Guide to Feeders, Seed Mixes, Projects, and Treats
by Sally Roth
Each colorful section is arranged alphabetically and addresses birds from each region of the country-even explaining the different food requirements for birds in different regions. Roth helps readers cut the costs of their favorite activity with economical tips throughout, from buying less expensive seed like cracked corn to using food leftovers as winter treats. Readers will delight in the color photos of the most popular feeder birds, and will enjoy projects for making feeders, food mixtures, and "food crafts," such as birdseed wreaths.

The Backyard Bird-Lover's Guide
by Jan Mahnken
Covers feeding, territory, courtship, nesting, laying, and parenting characteristics of many birds. Identification section describes 135 species and includes watercolors.

Backyard Birds (Southeastern Birdwatcher)
by Fred J. Alsop III
Sharp colorful pictures of backyard birds, useful information about them, and a record keeping section.

Backyard Birds: An Enthusiast's Guide to Feeding, Housing, and Fostering Wild Birds
by Janann V. Jenner
Lots of information for "fledgling" birdwatchers, including how to create a bird-friendly environment in the country, suburbs, or city; plan a feeding area and mix birdseed to attract specific birds; and choose appropriate supplies and equipment.

Backyard Bird Watching for Kids : How to Attract, Feed, and Provide Homes for Birds
by George H. Harrison, Kit Harrison
Entertaining and fulfilling projects which allow children to interact with nature while learning about the needs and behaviors of birds. One hundred appealing photos guide children ages eight to fourteen to a better understanding of wild birds.

Birdfeeding 101: A Tongue-in-Beak Guide to Suet, Seed, and Squirrelly Neighbors
by Richard E. Mallery
In a funny, folksy style Dick E. Bird, the founder of the popular Dick E. Bird News, shows you everything you need to know about backyard birdfeeding. Chock full of solid advice and uncommon wisdom, Dick E. Bird's Birdfeeding 101 explains how to create a bird-friendly environment, mix delectable suet dishes, build a comfortable birdhouse, and a whole lot more.

Birds at Your Feeder
by Erica H. Dunn, Diane L. Tessaglia-Hymes
Find out what species frequent feeders in different parts of North America, how often these species visit feeders, and what they prefer to eat.

Building a Backyard Bird Habitat
by Scott Shalaway
Easy-to-follow information on how to create a backyard habitat that will attract a variety of birds throughout the year. Included are details on setting up feeders that work and stocking them with food birds want to eat; selecting flowers, trees, and shrubs to attract a variety of species; building and maintaining safe and user-friendly nest boxes; and creating winter shelters and seasonal feeding stations; as well as advice on planting "ghost trees," discouraging predators and pests, keeping a journal, and identifying birds by sound.

The Complete Backyard Birdwatcher 's Home Companion
by Donald S. Heintzelman
More and more gardeners are emphasizing the use of native plants to enhance backyard environments, which is crucial to protecting and restoring bird habitats. Success stories from birders across the country who have created outstanding backyards are included, along with garden and landscape plans and plant lists for various regions of the country. You'll also find sources for Internet websites and links, and contact information for retailers and manufacturers of birdwatching equipment.

Hand-Feeding Backyard Birds: A Step-by-Step Guide
by Hugh Wiberg
Learn how to feed backyard birds from your hand. Author is shown in the book feeding many species of birds. Tips and ideas on how you can do it.

My Recipes Are for the Birds
by Irene Cosgrove
Whip delicious treats for your backyard birds.

Outwitting Squirrels: 101 Cunning Stratagems
by Bill Jr. Adler
From spooker poles and Perrier bottles to water bombs and cayenne pepper, Bill Adler, Jr., has tried every conceivable method to rid his backyard of these fluffy gluttonous rodents. Revised and even craftier than the first edition, which sold over 100,000 copies, this new revision contains humorous advice on keeping squirrels out of the flowerbeds and bird feeders.

Squirrel Wars : Backyard Wildlife Battles & How to Win Them
by George H. Harrison
Learn what's in the mind of these critters as well as how to deal with them!

Stokes Birdfeeder Book: The Complete Guide to Attracting, Identifying, and Understanding Your Feeder Birds
by Donald and Lillian Stokes
Learn how to attract more birds, become experts at identifying birds, and better understand bird behavior.

Stokes Bluebird Book: The Complete Guide to Attracting Bluebirds
by Donald and Lillian Stokes
Includes buying or building bulebird nest boxes, establishing bluebird trails, landscaping for bluebirds, and keeping predators and competitors away.

Stokes Purple Martin Book: The Complete Guide to Attracting and Housing Purple Martins
by Donald and Lillian Stokes
How to start and maintain a backyard Purple Martin colony.

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