02677cam a2200289 4500 547185414 TxAuBib 20090910120000.0 121112s2008||||||||||||||||||||||||eng|u 9781594869112 1594869111 (OCoLC)466359453 TxAuBib Roth, Sally. Backyard bird secrets for every season : attract a variety of nesting, feeding, and singing birds year-round / Sally Roth. Emmaus, Pa. : Rodale, 2008. xiii, 337 p. : col. ill. ; 24 cm. Includes bibliographical references (p. 320-323) and index. Birds on the move -- The feeder scene in spring -- Natural foods and cover for spring -- Special birds of spring -- Summer is for families -- The feeder scene in summer -- Natural foods and nesting plants for summer -- Special birds of summer -- Moving on -- The feeder scene in fall -- Natural foods and cover for fall -- Special birds of fall -- Winter survival -- The feeder scene in winter -- Natural foods and cover for winter -- Special birds of winter. Birds follow a cycle that depends on the seasons: When caterpillars are at their peak in summer, bird nests are filled with hungry babies hollering for food; in winter, a high-fat menu at the feeder helps birds make it through the night. By taking advantage of these natural cycles to plan feeder offerings and garden beds, readers can turn their backyard into an irresistible haven for a colorful assortment of birds in all kinds of weather. Highlights of this captivating book include features such as: - comprehensive explanations of how seasonal changes like spring rains and winter winds affect bird habits and behaviors in the backyard - hints and tips for attracting birds by offering what they need in each season, such as crushed eggshells when mother birds need extra calcium for egg-laying - Snazziest Stars and Supporting Cast—which birds can be attracted in which seasons - Cheat Sheets for Migration—when to expect various migratory visitors - interesting insight into feeding routines, courtship and mating rituals, and nesting areas to create a hospitable habitat - Build or Buy—quick-and-easy birding projects As many as one in five Americans already consider themselves birders, and this spirited and fun guide will seduce many newcomers to bird watching's bountiful pleasures. 20090910. Bird attracting. Gardening to attract birds. Birds Feeding and feeds. Bird feeders. TXCKT