Enjoying Bluebirds More

This book is the perfect bluebird landlord manual. Learn how to get the greatest production out of your bluebird boxes in both healthy bluebirds and enjoyment.

Bring more bluebirds into your life with this “lavishly illustrated [and] easy-to-read” how-to book (Manchester Enterprise). Bluebird expert Wayne H. Davis tells how to attract and care for this beautiful and gentle bird and offers solutions to the most common bluebird problems. Since bluebirds are almost entirely dependent on people for providing nesting sites, the book contains plans for erecting a structure that will attract bluebirds to a safe habitat. Instructions for building and maintaining a “bluebirds trail,” complete with drawings of various bluebirds houses and guards against predators, are also included. Davis shares his plans for his specially designed Kentucky Bluebird Box?a unique bird house attractive to the Eastern Bluebird but unsuitable for the bluebird’s rivals?as well a variety of other plans for using materials as inexpensive as milk cartons and scavenged pipes. A chapter by professional photographer Philippe Roca offers tips on photographing bluebirds. Whether you’re a beginning birder or an expert, Davis will help ensure your success in attracting and raising bluebirds. “To ensure the survival of bluebirds (a North American native threatened by sparrows and starlings), the authors instruct on how to build habitats, distribute winter feed, and foil enemies, both feathered and furred. Scientific research is cited to back the authors’ claims on the best diet, nesting locations, and shelters. Finally offered are photography lessons and specific birdhouse designs, from simple milk jugs to a sparrow-inhibiting nest box. Bird-watchers, earnest and casual, will benefit from this guide.” —Booklist

Stunning full-color photographs and simple text introduce readers to the natural beauty and amazing behaviors of a pair of Eastern bluebirds. A sky-blue male and his young mate select the perfect place to lay their eggs and raise their chicks—a nest box built especially for them. Soon, hatchlings gape hungrily for their next meal. As the chicks grow, fledge, and learn to find food on their own, award-winning photographer Pamela Kirby captures them in startling close-ups and action shots.

Tips and advice for creating a bird-friendly yard Identifies foods, plants, and landscaping features that birds find attractive Examines how bird behaviors and needs change throughout the year Hundreds of color photos aid in identifying common backyard visitors

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!

The second book in the Cornell Bird Library Series explains how to attract bluebirds and how to establish and operate a bluebird nestbox trail. 175 photos & illustrations.