The Birdhouse Book

The Birdhouse Book is the most authoritative book available for creating safe, sturdy, and easy-to-build homes for many of North America’s favorite birds. This updated edition includes important new and timely topics including impacts of climate change on birds, nestbox monitoring for community science, native plants, and how birders can help birds.

Written with those who truly want the best for birds,  The Birdhouse Book explains how to build and place functional  DIY bird homes that are safe and appropriate for  more than 20 classic North American species, from wrens to raptors. Each of the  easy-to-build boxes and shelves within is accompanied by  cut lists,  specially created line diagrams, and  step-by-step photography, making the projects accessible to those with even the most rudimentary woodworking skills. In addition, this practical and beautifully presented guide is packed with  color photography and  information about the bird species covered: Wrens, Warblers, Bluebirds, Flycatchers, Swallows, Titmice, Owls, Flickers, Kestrels, Chickadees, Ducks, Mergansers, Swallows, Doves, Swallows, Robins, Finches, Phoebes, Loons, Swifts, Herons, and Ospreys.

Detailed information will help you  properly place and maintain the homes to attract birds. And because these projects are the product of  years of experience and field-testing, you can be sure you’re getting the best advice regarding  proper design, safe construction materials, and correct home placement to mitigate exposure to elements, pests, and predators. Finally, beyond the birdhouses, you’ll find out how you can  contribute to the larger birding community and even enhance your birding experience.