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Not so for the projects in Making Bird-Friendly Birdhouses! Inside this book, lifelong birder Mel \"Bird Man Mel\" Toellner and pro woodworker Matt Maguire walk you step-by-step through more than 15 projects for safe birdhouses that birds find conducive to their natural nesting habitats. The book beings with a comprehensive introduction on why birdhouses are so important, and why each birdhouse should be created with a specific bird in mind, such as bluebirds, wrens, chickadees, or owls. With additional sections on distribution maps, detailed plans, mounting instructions, habitat competition, and tips on attracting birds to your yard, it has everything you need to create a successful backyard haven for your winged friends. Read more\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the brand Who is Fox Chapel Publishing? Fox Chapel Publishing makes illustrated non-fiction books, magazines, patterns, and videos for craft, hobby, and do-it-yourself enthusiasts. We inspire and inform readers who enjoy woodworking, needlework, pyrography, home and garden, cooking, crafting, and more! What makes our books unique? Fox Chapel Publishing books are distinguished by gorgeous color photography, detailed step-by-step instructions, and superb production values. Our authors include Brian Baumgartner, Lora Irish, Bob Flexner, and many others who are celebrated in their fields! New \u0026amp; Upcoming Visit the Store Woodworking Visit the Store\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFrom the Publisher Create Safe, Welcoming Birdhouses Your Backyard Birds Will Love Get expert advice for creating functional structures to attract your local native birds! Inside this comprehensive instructional guide, you’ll find birdhouse designs that mimic actual nesting habits found in nature. Each house is designed with a thorough understanding of the shape and size of the structure, the size and placement of the entrance, and how and where to locate each birdhouse to increase your chance of providing safe and inviting shelters. Identification guide to 28 common birds, with nesting habits, facts, and migration maps Projects for 15 birdhouses specially designed for over 30 common backyard birds Highly detailed plans for each birdhouse include complete tools and materials lists Step-by-step instructions and photos showing proper cuts, equipment, and assembly Additional plans for single-chambered and multi-chambered bat houses 15 Bird-Friendly Projects Bluebird Nest Box Chickadee, Nuthatch \u0026amp; Titmouse Nest Box House Wren \u0026amp; Bewick's Wren Nest Box (pictured) Carolina Wren Nest Box Robin, Dove \u0026amp; Phoebe Nesting Shelves (pictured) Bat House (Single-Chambered) Bat House (Multi-Chambered) Screech-Owl Nest Box Purple Martin House (pictured) Northern Flicker Nest Box Barn Owl Nest Box Barred Owl Nest Box Duck House Winter Roost (pictured) Wild \u0026amp; Wacky Birdhouses and Feeders Attracting Birds, Butterflies, and Other Backyard Wildlife Bird-Friendly Nest Boxes \u0026amp; Feeders Garden Secrets for Attracting Birds Birdhouses Boxes \u0026amp; Feeders for the Backyard Hobbyist World of Pollinators Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Add to Cart Customer Reviews 238 973 35 63 853 24 Price $20 98 $19 00 $14 95 $14 99 $19 99 $24 99 Contains Create birdhouses shaped like a bear, football helmet, little piano, and other whimsical designs From the National Wildlife Federation, family-friendly projects to provide a habitat for your local wildlife Plans for traditional birdhouses and feeders, plus insight on creating the perfect backyard environment Turn your yard into a pollinator paradise for hummingbirds, sparrows, finches, and more Attract birds with handmade feeders, nest boxes, feeders, a Japanese birdbath, and more Fun projects and over 600 amazing facts about plants, bees, beetles, birds, and butterflies\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Fox Chapel Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47416525422777,"sku":"1497104289","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0793\/7871\/0713\/files\/91y--wvC2vL._AC_SL1500.jpg?v=1781119727","url":"https:\/\/coziecorners-3.myshopify.com\/products\/making-bird-friendly-birdhouses-instructions-and-plans-for-15-specific-birds-including-bluebirds-wrens-robins-owls-fox-chapel-publishing-create-nest-boxes-bat-houses-a-winter-roost-and-more-by-melvin-bird-man-mel-toellner","provider":"BestBuyBooks","version":"1.0","type":"link"}