For the Birds
by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service
★2.0/5
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About This Book
A guide to Learning to enjoy the beauty of bird life around your home.
Chapters (104)(click to expand)
- For the Birds
- Getting Started
- Backyard Bird Feeding
- Feeder Selection
- Placement
- Durability
- Food Capacity
- How Many Birds
- Birds Attracted by Various Feeders and Foods
- Uninvited Guests at the Birdfeeder
- Questions about Feeding Wild Birds
- When is the best time to start?
- When’s the best time to stop?
- Is it best to stop feeding hummingbirds after Labor Day?
- How long does it take for birds to find a feeder?
- My feeder is full of seeds. I haven’t seen a bird in months. Am I doing something wrong?
- Will birds’ feet stick to metal feeders and perches in the wet winter weather?
- Do wild birds need grit?
- Can birds choke on peanut butter?
- Won’t suet go bad in the summer?
- What is hummingbird nectar? Do hummers need nectar fortified with vitamins and minerals?
- How can I avoid bees at my hummingbird feeder?
- How close to my window can I put a feeder?
- Is cracked corn coated with a red dye safe to use?
- I bought a bag of sunflower seeds early in the spring. Over the summer I first noticed worms, then moths. What can I do to keep the bugs out?
- Homes for Birds
- Birds You Can Attract to Nest Boxes
- Bluebirds
- American Robins
- Chickadees, Nuthatches and Titmice
- Brown Creepers and Prothonotary Warblers
- Wrens
- Tree and Violet-green Swallows
- Barn Swallows and Phoebes
- Purple Martins
- Flycatchers
- Woodpeckers
- Owls
- Selecting a House
- Materials
- Design
- Nest Box Dimensions
- Ventilation
- Drainage
- Entrance Hole
- Accessibility
- Limiting Predator Access
- Bird House Placement
- Protection from Predators
- Cats
- Dogs
- Squirrels
- Raccoons and Opossums
- Snakes
- House Sparrows and Starlings
- House Wrens
- Insects
- Attracting Birds
- Landscaping for Birds
- Benefits of Landscaping for Birds
- Increased Wildlife Populations
- Energy Conservation
- Soil Conservation
- Natural Beauty
- Wildlife Photography
- Birdwatching
- Natural Insect Control
- Food Production
- Property Value
- Habitat for Kids
- Basics of Landscaping for Birds
- Food
- Water
- Shelter
- Diversity
- Four Seasons
- Arrangement
- Protection
- Hardiness Zones
- Soils and Topography
- Plants for Wild Birds
- Conifers
- Grasses and Legumes
- Nectar-producing Plants
- Summer-fruiting Plants
- Fall-fruiting Plants
- Winter-fruiting Plants
- Nut and Acorn Plants
- How to Get Started
- Set Your Priorities
- Use Native Plants When Possible
- Draw a Map of Your Property
- Get Your Soil Tested
- Review the Seven Plant Habitat Components
- Talk to Resource Experts
- Develop Your Planting Plan
- Implement Your Plan
- Maintain Your Plan
- And Finally ...
- Protecting Bird Habitat
- Additional Resources
- Books
- Web Sites
- Disclaimer
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