Download or read book The Birds at My Table written by Darryl Jones and published by Cornell University Press. This book was released on 2018-03-15 with total page 268 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Darryl Jones is fascinated by bird feeders. Not the containers supplying food to our winged friends, but the people who fill the containers. Why do people do this? Jones asks in The Birds at My Table. Does the food even benefit the birds? What are the unintended consequences of providing additional food to our winged friends? Jones takes us on a wild flight through the history of bird feeding. He pinpoints the highs and lows of the practice. And he ponders this odd but seriously popular form of interaction between humans and wild animals. Most important, he points out that we know very little about the impact of feeding birds despite millions of people doing it every day. Unerringly, Jones digs at the deeper issues and questions, and he raises our awareness of the things we don’t yet know and why we really should. Using the latest scientific findings, The Birds at My Table takes a global swoop from 30,000 feet down to the backyard bird feeder and pushes our understanding of the many aspects of bird feeding back up to new heights.
Download or read book Feeding Wild Birds in America written by Paul J. Baicich and published by Texas A&M University Press. This book was released on 2015-01-28 with total page 330 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Today, according to the US Fish and Wildlife Service, more than fifty million Americans feed birds around their homes, and over the last sixty years, billions of pounds of birdseed have filled millions of feeders in backyards everywhere. Feeding Wild Birds in America tells why and how a modest act of provision has become such a pervasive, popular, and often passionate aspect of people’s lives. Each chapter provides details on one or more bird-feeding development or trend including the “discovery” of seeds, the invention of different kinds of feeders, and the creation of new companies. Also woven into the book are the worlds of education, publishing, commerce, professional ornithology, and citizen science, all of which have embraced bird feeding at different times and from different perspectives. The authors take a decade-by-decade approach starting in the late nineteenth century, providing a historical overview in each chapter before covering topical developments (such as hummingbird feeding and birdbaths). On the one hand, they show that the story of bird feeding is one of entrepreneurial invention; on the other hand, they reveal how Americans, through a seemingly simple practice, have come to value the natural world.
Download or read book 100 Plants to Feed the Birds written by Laura Erickson and published by Storey Publishing, LLC. This book was released on 2022-12-20 with total page 646 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The growing group of bird enthusiasts who enjoy feeding and watching their feathered friends will learn how they can expand their activity and help address the pressing issue of habitat loss with 100 Plants to Feed the Birds. In-depth profiles offer planting and care guidance for 100 native plant species that provide food and shelter for birds throughout the year, from winter all the way through breeding and migrating periods. Readers will learn about plants they can add to their gardens and cultivate, such as early-season pussy willow and late-season asters, as well as wild plants to refrain from weeding out, like jewelweed and goldenrod. Others, including 29 tree species, may already be present in the landscape and readers will learn how these plants support the birds who feed and nest in them. Introductory text explains how to create a healthy year-round landscape for birds. Plant photographs and range maps provide needed visual guidance to selecting the right plants for any location in North America. This publication conforms to the EPUB Accessibility specification at WCAG 2.0 Level AA.
Download or read book How to Attract House and Feed Birds written by Walter E. Schutz and published by MacMillan Publishing Company. This book was released on 1974 with total page 216 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Information on how to keep birds in your area by providing the proper food and housing, including 48 building plans for birdhouses and feeders.
Download or read book Secrets of Backyard Bird feeding Success written by Deborah L. Martin and published by Rodale Press. This book was released on 2011 with total page 303 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Outlines strategies for transforming a yard into a bird-attracting haven filled with tempting seeds, homemade treats, and ornamental plants, offering insight into how to provide nutrition at the correct times of year.
Download or read book Insects and Gardens written by Eric Grissell and published by Timber Press (OR). This book was released on 2006 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: It might be time to declare a truce with the insects in our lives. With a sound basis in science and a practical grounding in gardening experience, Grissell introduces the reader to the role of insects in garden ecology. Illustrated with gorgeous photographs and now available in paperback, this book will be loved by anyone seeking a greater appreciation and understanding of these often-maligned garden visitors.
Download or read book How to Attract Birds in Northwestern United States written by Waldo Lee McAtee and published by . This book was released on 1918 with total page 20 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Food Feeding and Drinking Appliances and Nesting Material to Attract Birds written by Edward Howe Forbush and published by . This book was released on 1918 with total page 36 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Enjoying Bird Feeding More written by Julie Zickefoose and published by . This book was released on 1995 with total page 38 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Breeding and Caring for Ornamental Birds written by Lazheder Ferjanio and published by . This book was released on 2021-04-02 with total page 34 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Ornamental birds may be good pets for many people, as they are a smart and beautiful companion, and they bring many benefits to their owners, and some of these advantages may come as a surprise to you, it is difficult to imagine how decorative birds add a lot of joy to the house, and their nature Curiosity will keep her in good health and happiness, but getting to this will definitely require a lot of work, but you will reap the reward for the efforts you will make in the many wonderful results.
Download or read book The Consumer s Guide to Feeding Birds written by Liz Palika and published by Howell Books. This book was released on 1997 with total page 148 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For anyone who is confused by the overwhelming choice in bird foods on the market today, here are solid facts on avian nutrition, seeds vs. pellets, supplements and more. This book discusses the different nutritional needs of parrots, cockatiels, finches and budgies and compares the ingredients in leading brands in clear, simple, objective language. Numerous charts make the comparisons easy. There are chapters on everything from reading labels to adding vitamins to setting up your own taste tests. Liz Palika is the author of the popular Consumer s Guide series, and has written about dog, cat and reptile food. She is a regular contributor to Fancy publications, and her other Howell books have won her awards and recognition.
Download or read book A Guide to Western Bird Feeding written by John V. Dennis and published by . This book was released on 1991 with total page 194 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Homemade Bird Food written by Adele Porter and published by Adventure Publications. This book was released on 2020-04-07 with total page 189 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Find Your Recipe for Bird Watching Success A few minutes in the kitchen can become hours of bird watching fun. Take birding to another level by creating unique dishes especially for backyard birds. Feed your favorite visitors the foods that they crave—fruit, nuts, seeds, and suet—but prepare them yourself! This creative cookbook by Adele Porter turns bird food into a banana split, cupcake, pie, and even tree ornaments. Each dish is perfect to tackle alone or with the whole family. Children especially will enjoy helping you put together these visually appealing treats. The ingredients are designed to attract up to 74 different bird species, from hummingbirds to orioles and even “hard-to-get” birds in your area. The beautifully designed, full-color book includes 26 recipes, along with tips on selecting the right ingredients for the right birds. A handy chart shows which types of birds dine on each dish, so you can make the best foods to attract the birds that you want to see. As an added bonus, you’ll find tips for cooking with kids, wildlife research projects, a bird-identification section, and more! See more birds with this fun and simple way to make bird watching even more interactive. Invite everybirdy to your yard with a banquet of nutritious, homemade foods.
Download or read book The Illustrated Practical Guide to Attracting and Feeding Backyard Birds written by Jen Green and published by . This book was released on 2009-12 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book also contains an illustrated directory of 80 of the most common garden birds around the world, from woodland and countryside locations to urban and city environments, with information about identification, distribution, habitat, behaviour and feeding habits.
Download or read book Feed and Feeding Practices in Aquaculture written by and published by Woodhead Publishing. This book was released on 2015-05-12 with total page 433 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Feed and fertilizer are significant costs in aquaculture operations and play an important role in the successful production of fish and other seafood for human consumption. This book reviews the key properties of feeds, advances in feed formulation and ingredient choices and the practicalities of feeding systems and strategies. Feed and Feeding Practices in Aquaculture provides an authoritative and comprehensive coverage of the topic and is an essential guide for nutritionists, farm owners and technicians in aquaculture, as well as those working in R&D in the feed production industry and academics/postgraduate students with an interest in the area. Reviews the key properties of aquafeed, advances in feed formulation and manufacturing techniques, and the practicalities of feeding systems and strategies Provides an overview of feed and fertilizer in aquaculture Covers feeding strategies and related issues in different areas of aquaculture
Download or read book Bird Feeding Basics written by James Kavanagh and published by Pocket Tutor Guide. This book was released on 2016-12-20 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Bird Feeding Basics is a simplified introduction to attracting and identifying North America's most common backyard birds. Subjects covered include feeder selection, the types of feeder foods that attract certain species, and how to make your backyard more bird-friendly by providing water, shelter, food and plants that provide birds with food during each season and safe places to nest. In addition, it features beautiful illustrations of more than 50 common species. This convenient guide is an ideal, portable source of practical information and ideal for field use. Made in the USA.
Download or read book How to Attract and Protect Wild Birds written by Martin Hiesemann and published by . This book was released on 1911 with total page 106 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
