Making Bird-Friendly Birdhouses: Step-by-Step Instructions and Plans for 15 Specific Birds, Including Bluebirds, Wrens, Robins & Owls

Bird enthusiast and educator Toellner and professional woodworker Maguire take a holistic approach to the creation and installation of birdhouses, or nest boxes, as professional bird watchers call them. The authors show readers how to create appropriate habitats, how to attract and protect birds, and the step-by-step process of building industry-approved models of birdhouses. Their book has three major sections. The first part presents information about common bird species. These pages also include lush pictures, detailed maps, nesting facts, and a glossary. The second section has woodworking checklists, illustrated lists of the necessary tools and materials, and safety tips. The birdhouse section is the third part, and it has more than a dozen detailed, fully illustrated woodworking plans with patterns, clear instructions, and suggested types and cuts of wood. For good measure, the book also includes mounting instructions to protect the birds from predators.