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From the Publisher

You can help slow the decline of bird populations

As reported by The New York Times in September 2019, the number of birds in Canada and the United States has declined by 29%. That’s almost 3 billion fewer birds! Identifying and correctly feeding our backyard feathered guests has never been more important; Chris Earley’s Feed the Birds makes it simple.

Covering 196 bird species that are attracted to backyard bird feeders in Canada and the United States, this book helps the reader not only attract and identify birds but also understand their behavior and adaptations to the environment. A wide variety of feeders and seed types are presented with helpful tips on how to attract the largest variety of birds. Feed the Birds also includes plans for four different backyard feeders that can easily be built in an afternoon.

Whether you’re new to birding or an expert, this is the book for you.

Chris Earley is a zoologist and environmental biologist. He is the Interpretive Biologist and Education Coordinator at The Arboretum, University of Guelph. His previous books include Falcons in the City, Warblers of the Great Lakes Region and Eastern North America, and Birds A to Z. He lives in Guelph, Ontario.

More information than I expected

“As a kid my grandmother had a bird identification book in her living room. She used it to determine which type of bird was at her feeders. I thought this book would be something like that. It’s actually so much more. The book not only identifies birds but tells you what they eat, where you will see them, plus what type of feeders they like, how to build the feeders, how to set up your yard to attract them and more. Very informative, far more than I was expecting.” — Allen Chapman

Beautiful and informative

“In addition to being a great resource for personal use, if you know someone who loves birds then this book would make an excellent gift. I can’t imagine a bird lover who wouldn’t learn or enjoy something from this excellent book.” — A. Dauria

Beautiful Photos and Informative Text; Perfect Guide for Bird Enthusiasts

“I originally ordered this book to help identify some of the birds that visit our yard, but I soon discovered this gorgeously illustrated work is much more than just a species identification guide — it’s packed with information to help you better understand bird behavior and make your yard a more welcoming place for feathered visitors.” — Shay Tressa DeSimone

Learn about…

Using tube feeders

Versatile tube feeders can often accommodate a variety of seeds or mixes, which will in turn attract a wider selection of birds. A Black-capped Chickadee flies in to join two Common Redpolls.

Identifying birds

With photos of both male and female birds, you’ll be able to easily identify who has stopped by your feeder. This Baltimore Oriole is gathering materials to make her nest.

Using peanut feeders

Peanut feeders can be designed to hold shelled or unshelled nuts. This particular feeder gives its blue jay visitors a bit of a workout before their snack.

Publisher ‏ : ‎ Firefly Books; Illustrated edition (September 20, 2019)
Language ‏ : ‎ English
Paperback ‏ : ‎ 296 pages
ISBN-10 ‏ : ‎ 0228102014
ISBN-13 ‏ : ‎ 978-0228102014
Item Weight ‏ : ‎ 2.07 pounds
Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 7 x 0.75 x 10 inches