Download or read book Guide to Garden Wildlife 2nd edition written by Richard Lewington and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2019-09-05 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: 'The definitive go-to wildlife guide for all 16 million British gardens.' – Mike Dilger Even the smallest garden can be an important haven for wildlife, and this authoritative guide enables everyone to explore this wealth on their back doorstep. It covers all the main animal groups – including pond life – likely to be found in a garden in Great Britain and Ireland. Detailed descriptions and information on life history, behaviour and occurrence are provided for more than 500 species, as well as practical information on creating a pond for wildlife, making nestboxes and feeding birds. Richard Lewington, acknowledged as one of the finest natural history artists in Europe, has teamed up with his brother Ian, one of our most respected bird artists, to provide nearly 1,000 superbly detailed colour artworks to complement the text. Presented in an accessible, easy-to-use format, this fully updated and expanded edition covers everything from blue tits to bumblebees and hedgehogs to hawkmoths.
Download or read book The National Wildlife Federation s Guide to Gardening for Wildlife written by Craig Tufts and published by Rodale Books. This book was released on 1995 with total page 200 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: "This is an excellent overview of how to garden for wildlife."-Library Journal
Download or read book Wildlife Pest Control Around Gardens and Homes written by Terrell P. Salmon and published by UCANR Publications. This book was released on 2006 with total page 130 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Operating under the premise that it is the activity, not the species, that defines the pest, this handy guide will help you determine if a control method is necessary – and then offers management and control options. The information presented is in keeping with the principles of integrated pest management and offers the widest range possible of both preventive and population reduction methods for common bird, mammal and reptile pests. From cliff swallows to rattlesnakes, bats to voles, deer to woodpeckers, this volume will help you identify, appraise, and monitor your wildlife pest situation.
Download or read book How to Make a Wildlife Garden written by Chris Baines and published by White Lion Publishing. This book was released on 2000 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this revised and updated version of the classic How to Make a Wildlife Garden, professional environmentalist Chris Baines shows how you can transform your garden into a rich wildlife haven.
Download or read book RSPB Handbook of Garden Wildlife written by Peter Holden and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2018-04-26 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This friendly handbook is full of practical advice on attracting wildlife to your garden, and encouraging creatures to stick around, as well as expert tips on green gardening, seasonal planting and garden predators. Colour photographs illustrate hundreds of mammals, birds, insects, invertebrates, reptiles and amphibians, flowers, trees, shrubs and fungi, while the comprehensive text explains everything you need to cultivate a haven for nature. The new edition includes additional species as well as fully updated text describing the diverse wildlife that can be found in British gardens. Finally, a DIY chapter is packed with projects for your garden, from building bat boxes to digging your own pond.
Download or read book Wildlife of the Galapagos written by Julian Fitter and published by Traveller's Guide. This book was released on 2016 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The islands of the Galápagos, situated off the coast of Ecuador in South America, are home to some of the world's most fascinating wildlife and are visited by thousands of tourists each year.
Download or read book Central Park Wildlife written by James Kavanagh and published by . This book was released on 2012-06-21 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: An 840-acre natural oasis in a concrete jungle, New York's Central Park is a magnet for wildlife, including over 200 species of birds. This beautifully illustrated guide highlights over 140 familiar and unique species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, pond invertebrates, fishes and butterflies and includes a park map featuring prominent wildlife-viewing areas. Laminated for durability, this lightweight, pocket-sized folding guide is an excellent source of portable information andideal for field use by visitors and residents alike. Researched with the assistance of the Central Park Conservancy, a portion of the proceeds go to support the important work of this organization. Made in the USA.
Download or read book Garden Wildlife written by Bob Gibbons and published by . This book was released on 1994-01-01 with total page 104 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Naturalist s Guide to the Garden Wildlife of Britain Europe written by Marianne Taylor and published by . This book was released on 2015-03-19 with total page 160 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book The Wildlife Garden written by John Lewis-Stempel and published by How To Books. This book was released on 2014-03-06 with total page 131 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Make your garden a haven for wildlife and a joy for you and your family Whether you just want to make an existing family space more wildlife friendly or go the whole hedgehog and turn your back garden into a mini nature reserve, The Wildlife Garden will show you how to do it. You will discover: - What plants are best for wildlife - How to make refuges for insects and homes for bats - How to create a pool for frogs The Wildlife Garden is the essential guide to attracting birds to your bushes, butterflies to your buddleia and a whole array of other creatures into your garden - even if you only have a window box - all whilst adding scent and colour to your surroundings.
Download or read book Green Guide to Garden Wildlife Of Britain And Europe written by Bob Gibbons and published by Bloomsbury Publishing. This book was released on 2016-03-10 with total page 112 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Aimed at both the general reader and amateur naturalist, this guide offers information on observing and identifying 150 of the species most commonly encountered in gardens of Britain and Europe. Each species' habits, range and important characteristics are described, while colour paintings show each in detail. There are sections on and how to encourage wildlife into your garden and how to watch it. Sound advice on conservation issues is also offered. The book can be used as both a home reference and a pocket companion in the field.
Download or read book Planting for Wildlife written by Jane Moore and published by Hardie Grant Publishing. This book was released on 2021-05-20 with total page 151 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Making a haven for wildlife doesn’t require acres of land in the countryside. If you get the habitat and planting right, then even the tiniest of urban gardens can host a variety of creatures from birds and bees to hedgehogs. Covering everything from going organic to making a pond and turning your green space into a wildlife haven – this book is for gardeners who want to apply a more holistic approach to gardening and create their own urban sanctuary. Through a collection of simple projects that can be easily adapted for a variety of gardens and planting guides, this book will help you to re-connect with natural world on your own doorstep. Jane Moore will draw on her 16 years of experience of creating an urban sanctuary in the heart of the city as she lays out the simple ways in which you can approach making even the smallest patch of land a haven for wildlife, great or small.
Download or read book Concise Garden Wildlife Guide written by Bloomsbury and published by Bloomsbury Reference. This book was released on 2015-01-29 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:
Download or read book Concise Garden Wildlife Guide written by Bloomsbury and published by Bloomsbury Wildlife. This book was released on 2019-02-12 with total page 192 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This beautifully illustrated concise guide is packed with information on the wildlife that can be found in Britain and the near Continent, including mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians, insects, molluscs, and crustaceans. It covers around 200 species, all of which are illustrated with superb full-colour artworks. A concise written account covering size, description, voice, habitat, distribution and habits appears on the same page as the illustration for each species. The easy-to-follow layouts and superb artworks aid quick and accurate identification, and make this book an invaluable reference outdoors as well as at home. To protect it against the elements, the book is wrapped in a durable plastic wallet. Also included is a fold-out insert illustrating differences between similar species, and assisting in quick identification. Renowned natural history artists Sandra Doyle, Stuart Carter, David Daly and Lyn Wells painted the illustrations.
Download or read book The Illustrated Practical Guide to Wildlife Gardening written by Christine Lavelle and published by . This book was released on 2017-05-02 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this award-winning book, Christine and Michael Lavelle give advice on creating and caring for a range of garden types, showing how simple techniques will allow you to have a dazzling display while also helping native wildlife. Easy-to-follow instructions on basic techniques are backed up with advice on planning and designing, showing how we can share our outdoor space with wildlife. In addition, the book shows how to encourage beneficial garden species and deal with the problematic species that enter our gardens. This is the ideal sourcebook for first-time gardeners and dedicated wildlife enthusiasts everywhere.
Download or read book Concise Garden Wildlife Guide written by Sandra Doyle and published by New Holland. This book was released on 2011-01-25 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This pocket-sized field guide is packed with information on 200 mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and invertebrates such as spiders found in gardens in Britain and elsewhere in northern Europe.
Download or read book The Wildlife friendly Garden written by Michael Chinery and published by HarperCollins UK. This book was released on 2014-07-10 with total page 254 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Full of helpful expert advice and many practical projects, this ebook edition of the successful hardback is a fascinating illustrated guide to encouraging wildlife into your garden, whether you live in the town or the country.
