Build Your Own Birdhouses and Feeders

by John Perkins

Local songbird populations are rapidly declining, and food, shelter and safe nesting areas are urgently needed. This remarkable book is packed with great ideas plus all the woodworking drawings and howto information needed for hobbyists and birders who want to build attractive birdhouses, feeders and nesting boxes that will attract birds.

Build Your Own Birdhouses and Feeders features a wide range of designs suitable for all skill levels and space limitations, from a very easy box feeder for a small balcony to the challenge of a magnificent bird mansion for a large garden. The 25 projects appeal to a variety of tastes, ranging from a traditional Victorian townhouse, to a tonguein-cheek Wild West saloon, to a medieval tournament tent.

Each project includes: Detailed designs with acolor photo of the finished item Easy-to-follow instructions and step-by-step illustrations Enlarged and technical diagrams in color List of recommended materials Advice on choosing a location for best results.

Genres: Birds

144 pages, Paperback

First published January 1, 1997

Reviews

[GoldGato · Rating 5 out of 5]

For those who can actually work wonders with wood and tools, this is a terrific show-me-how book to provide our feathered brethren with unique homes. The best part of the book is the fully illustrated step-by-step section for each creation. This makes it easy to follow. In fact, it makes it look so simple, even a non-crafts person (like me) can follow along and feel productive.

My favorite was the Covered Wagon birdhouse. This seemed most appropriate for our Way West birds who have completed their long migratory route home, much as our own kind did on the Oregon Trail. I wonder if the birds will have as much fun with this as I did.

Book Season = Winter & Spring (build 'em then nest 'em)

[Emily Ridgley · Rating 3 out of 5]

I was looking for one that had more feeders. But, there are good plans for really cute birdhouses.