Attracting Feeding Cardinals

Learn to attract and feed cardinals with this pocket-sized guide. The vibrant red of the male Northern Cardinal is stunning any time of year—and nothing is more beautiful than the early spring duets of cardinals singing their hearts out. You love these beloved birds, and you want to see them visiting your backyard or garden. Professional naturalist and award-winning author Stan Tekiela teaches you all that you need to know about cardinals. The handy book is divided into three main sections. First, you’ll learn all about cardinals: facts, range, habitat, songs, nests, and more. Up next, you’ll be introduced to the seeds and other foods—such as grains, legumes, and mixes—that keep cardinals coming back. In the third section, Stan tells you which feeders cardinals prefer and why. You’ll also be given information on placing feeders, cleaning feeders, and protecting cardinals. Find out how to make your yard into a habitat that cardinals will love. Then enjoy Stan’s cardinal photography, trivia, and quick tips. This is truly your guide to attracting and feeding cardinals!

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Carpenter offers practical tips and solutions to attracting and identifying birds. He offers suggestions for the best foods for the birds you want to see, and even tells you how to deter unwanted guests to feeding stations. You'll also learn how to properly store bird food, and how to prevent window strikes.

Learn to attract and feed a variety finches with this pocket-sized guide. The bold yellow color of the male American Goldfinch is a welcome sight in any summer garden. And the pleasing songs and high-pitched calls of all the finches truly bring your yard to life. You love these beloved birds, and you want to see them visiting your backyard or garden. Professional naturalist and award-winning author Stan Tekiela teaches you all that you need to know about finches, from crossbills to grosbeaks. The handy book is divided into three main sections. First, you’ll learn all about finches: facts, range, habitat, songs, nests, and more. Up next, you’ll be introduced to the seeds and other foods—such as grains and mixes—that keep finches coming back. In the third section, Stan tells you which feeders finches prefer and why. You’ll also be given information on placing feeders, cleaning feeders, and protecting finches. Find out how to make your yard into a habitat that finches will love. Then enjoy Stan’s finch photography, trivia, and quick tips. This is truly your guide to attracting and feeding finches!

Learn to attract and feed a variety of hummingbirds with this pocket-sized guide. The glittering throat patch of the male Ruby-throated Hummingbird is a worthy adornment for this princely bird. And what else can captivate a bird watcher as much as a hummingbird’s aerial acrobatics? You love these beloved birds, and you want to see them visiting your backyard or garden. Professional naturalist and award-winning author Stan Tekiela teaches you all that you need to know about hummingbirds—including Anna’s, black-chinned, broad-tailed, rufous, and other hummingbird species. The handy book is divided into three main sections. First, you’ll learn all about hummingbirds: facts, range, habitat, songs, nests, and more. Up next, you’ll be introduced to the feeding solution that keeps hummingbirds coming back. In the third section, Stan tells you which feeders hummingbirds prefer and why. You’ll also be given information on placing feeders and cleaning feeders. Find out how to make your yard into a habitat that hummingbirds will love. Then enjoy Stan’s hummingbird photography, trivia, and quick tips. This is truly your guide to attracting and feeding hummingbirds!

Learn to attract and feed Eastern, Western, and Mountain Bluebirds with this pocket-sized guide. The Eastern Bluebird’s blend of sky blue and rusty orange is a happy sprinkle of color in any backyard or garden. Easily tamed and full of personality, bluebirds are like welcomed friends. You love these beloved birds, and you want to see them visiting your yard or garden. Professional naturalist and award-winning author Stan Tekiela teaches you all that you need to know about bluebirds. The handy book is divided into three main sections. First, you’ll learn all about bluebirds: facts, range, habitat, songs, nests, and more. Up next, you’ll be introduced to the mealworms and other foods—such as fruits, seeds, and legumes—that keep bluebirds coming back. In the third section, Stan tells you which feeders bluebirds prefer and why. You’ll also be given information on placing feeders, cleaning feeders, and protecting bluebirds. Find out how to make your yard into a habitat that bluebirds will love. Then enjoy Stan’s bluebird photography, trivia, and quick tips. This is truly your guide to attracting and feeding bluebirds!