Gardening for the Birds: How to Create a Bird-Friendly Backyard

Their rating of Good included a cover that was creased and had a small hole in it. Had I wanted this for a gift, I would not have been able to use it. I will keep it and use it but think it should have been rated Fair.

This book has great information about why you should want to attract birds (and insects) to your garden and how to attract them. It has a 100 page plus plant directory discussing where individual plants are native, which conditions they prefer and which birds they attract. Then, the bird directory, which is also over 100 pages, has illustrations, photographs and information on habitat, range, breeding behavior, nesting and feeding habits of North American birds that you can attract to your garden. Even with the good reviews, this book pleasantly surprised me.

It has been very helpful

I highly recommend this book because it is well written and an easy read. It is also an excellent resource, not only for gardening but also for identifying the various birds in your area. the information is clearly presented in a logical format. This is a book that would benefit both beginner and seasoned veteran. I really liked it because I can now attract my favorite birds to my back yard.

Rennaisance W OmanGreat book for anyone designing a garden that is wildlife friendly or who wants to add to the number of birds that some. Excellent descriptions and lists of plants to use. I wish I had had it when I started my yard. Very good ideas for architectural plant structures and groupings of plants. Wonderful housewarming gift for someone starting in a new place.

This book takes gardening to a new level, where you begin to see how nature moves around you. I would recommend it to anyone who sees gardening as more than a landscape solution, but a way to bring nature back.

Another good reference book.

I like it, It came in good shape,(Thank you) Now I need to use it this spring.