A Nature-Friendly Way to Attract and House Birds
Birdhouses are a favorite project among woodworkers. Made of inexpensive materials, they are quick to build and a pleasure for the whole neighborhood. Easy to Build Birdhouses includes 26 fun projects for woodworkers of all skill levels.
Part 1 talks about construction basics, wood grain, doors and access, proper drainage and ventilation, interiors, materials and hardware, paint and stain, and house mounting and support methods. It also addresses birdhouse placement and how to attract birds.Part 2 shows how to make birdhouses using natural materials to help them blend in with their surroundings.Part 3 shows how to make bird feeders that help attract birds.Part 4 provides examples of colorful and whimsical birdhouses, like a lighthouse and a Cape Cod bungalow, that are a little more advanced.
Easy to Build Birdhouses Very happy I got this book, lots of great ideas to build birdhouses. I love the simple styles since I’m not into really fancy birdhouses. Comes with patterns and measurements, and lots of great info about what birds prefer, like the size of the house and size of the hole to attract different birds. Has the plans for a butterfly house I want to try, and a roosting ledge that I think the morning doves would like. Also want to build a purple martin house, I know they eat lots of mosquitoes…
Easy to build birdhouses The title say it all, good information on what birds like, material to use and the plans are easy to follow and buid.
Bird House Book This is a nice book with easy to follow step by step instructions. It also has good photographs that follow the instructions and of the completed product. Bird information was good to have a well.