Build Your Own Backyard Birdhouses and Feeders

Build Your Own Backyard Birdhouses and Feeders is a practical guide for making nesting boxes and feeders that birds will actually use. This digital PDF edition includes clear plans for a range of backyard species. It is available as an instant download after purchase.

Edited by Ken Beck and first published in 2011 by Cool Springs Press, the book focuses on simple, sound structures rather than decorative extras. It explains why careful placement and species-specific design matter for attracting birds.

Book Overview

This PDF guide covers birdhouses and feeders from the ground up. The book presents projects for common birds and useful reference sections, with illustrations by Bill Kersey and photographs by Brian Small. It belongs in the hands of homeowners, bird watchers, and anyone who enjoys hands-on backyard projects.

What You’ll Discover Inside

• Detailed plans for a wren birdhouse, bluebird nest box, butterfly house, and open nesting platform.
• Specialized houses for purple martins, wood ducks, red-headed woodpeckers, tree swallows, chickadees, and barn owls.
• Feeder projects including a log feeder, down home bird feeder, suet feeder, canopy feeder, and barn feeder.
• Practical hints for placing houses away from prevailing wind and rain.
• A guide to preferred foods for different birds.
• A bird sighting record and list of national organizations for bird watchers.

Why This Book Matters

The book reminds readers that birds look for simple structures that work, not elaborate decoration. A well-built house or feeder can provide years of viewing pleasure and support local bird populations. Thoughtful placement, entrance-hole size, and spacing are all explained in plain language.

Book Details

Device Compatibility

This is a digital download and no physical item will be shipped. Access is available as soon as the purchase is complete. The PDF works with compatible reading apps on desktop computers, laptops, tablets, and mobile devices, as well as Kindle apps where PDF support is available.

FAQ

Will I receive instant access? Yes, the PDF is available for download immediately after purchase.

Is a physical book shipped? No, this listing is a digital download only.

Which devices can I use? Use any device with a compatible PDF reader, including tablets, phones, computers, and Kindle apps.

Download the guide today and start building a backyard that welcomes birds.

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