Yard Birds

Author : Philip Levy
Publisher : University of Virginia Press
Page : 287 pages
File Size : 44,7 Mb
Release : 2023-04-18
Category : Science
ISBN : 9780813949666

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Yard Birds by Philip Levy Pdf

In 2009, the New Yorker declared chickens the "it bird" and heralded "the return of the backyard chicken." This honor occurred as, a host of American cities were changing their laws to allow chickens in residents’ backyards. Philip Levy, a sometime chicken keeper himself, mixes cultural history with husbandry to chronicle the weird and wonderful story of Americans’ urban chickens. From the streets of Brooklyn to council chambers in Albany to the beat of Key West’s Chicken Nuisance Patrol, yard birds are an important and growing part of American city life. Part history, part travelogue, and part reportage, Yard Birds takes the reader on a tour-de-force journey across America, past and present, to profile its urban chickens housed in luxury coops or dying at yearly rituals. What emerges is a compelling picture of city chickens that can both serve as hipster status symbols and guarantee that the families keeping them have at least something to eat. Levy’s smart and entertaining investigation of the contemporary urban chicken craze reveals that poultry flocks were historically an integral part of America’s urban spaces; chickens have simply returned home now, some to very fancy roosts.

Author : Jonathan P. Latimer,Karen Stray Nolting
Publisher : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Page : 52 pages
File Size : 45,5 Mb
Release : 1999
Category : Fiction
ISBN : 0395922763

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Backyard Birds by Jonathan P. Latimer,Karen Stray Nolting Pdf

Describes the physical characteristics, behavior, voices, and habitats of a variety of common birds, arranged by their color. Includes the Peterson System of identifying birds by their unique markings.

Author : Becky Goldsmith,Linda Jenkins
Publisher : C&T Publishing Inc
Page : 72 pages
File Size : 52,8 Mb
Release : 2014-01-01
Category : Crafts & Hobbies
ISBN : 9781607058380

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Backyard Birds by Becky Goldsmith,Linda Jenkins Pdf

The bestselling design team guides you in stitching up a flock of cheery appliqué birds. Appliqué lovers, you’ll want to make all 12 of these endearing blocks featuring robins, cardinals, orioles, and other feathered friends from the back yard. Designed in the lively Piece O’ Cake style by Linda Jenkins and Becky Goldsmith, these blocks are bursting with fresh colors and are easy enough to be fun for stitchers of all levels. Pattern pack includes a 16-page instruction booklet and full-size patterns for 12 blocks, plus appliqué borders, that make a 52” x 65” quilt and instructions for a 4 block 39'' x 39'' quilt. Or mix and match your favorite blocks to perk up quilts, pillows, tote bags, or apparel.

Author : Sharon Sorenson
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 416 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 2013-09-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780811752671

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Birds in the Yard Month by Month by Sharon Sorenson Pdf

Get to know all the birds that will flock to your yard throughout the year, and how to attract those that need a little extra persuasion to visit.

Author : Dale Evva Gelfand
Publisher : Storey Publishing, LLC
Page : 34 pages
File Size : 53,9 Mb
Release : 2012-02-21
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 9781603426251

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Creating Habitat for Backyard Birds by Dale Evva Gelfand Pdf

Since 1973, Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins have offered practical, hands-on instructions designed to help readers master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. There are now more than 170 titles in this series, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life.

Author : Bill Fenimore
Publisher : Gibbs Smith
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 55,5 Mb
Release : 2009-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781423605676

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Backyard Birds of Georgia by Bill Fenimore Pdf

BACKYARD BIRDS IS AN EXCITING SERIES of books that explores the top twenty-five backyard birds most commonly found in each state. It includes a profiled size scale that allows the reader to quickly identify the correct bird, and each bird entry is accompanied by a stunning color photograph and specific description, including identification marks, behavior, habitat, and nesting style-even the song the bird makes! As an added feature, author Bill Fenimore also provides expert tips for building the ultimate backyard bird sanctuary, from creating birdbaths and planting proper foliage to offering a bird's favorite foods.

Author : Sandy Allison
Publisher : Stackpole Books
Page : 88 pages
File Size : 54,9 Mb
Release : 2007
Category : Nature
ISBN : 0811734315

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Backyard Birds and Bird Feeding by Sandy Allison Pdf

February is National Bird Feeding Month. Attracting birds to the backyard and observing their lives in the wild has become one of our most popular activities. Join in the fun with this enlightening introduction. What food and feeders work best, what features attract birds, preventing problems, fascinating bird behaviors, getting started as a birder, all are covered here. Expert information in a fun-to-read format.

Author : Sharon Sorenson
Publisher : Rowman & Littlefield
Page : 232 pages
File Size : 48,8 Mb
Release : 2018-08-01
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9780811767439

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Planting Native to Attract Birds to Your Yard by Sharon Sorenson Pdf

Welcoming birds to your yard isn’t about choosing the right feeders and bird food. If you want to attract the widest range of birds to your home, you need to plant a diversity of native plants. Why go green? Native plants live longer; they are drought resistant, take less water and fertilizer, they cost less, are less work and easier to maintain. And a big plus—they are good for the environment. In 2007, Douglas Tallamy published the groundbreaking book, Bringing Nature Home, on going native to protect wildlife. Since then Cornell Laboratory of Ornithology, the National Wildlife Federation, and National Audubon have all endorsed and encouraged gardening with native plants. Planting Native to Attract Birds to Your Yard is the first book to cover planting native to specifically attract birds. The book recommends plants for all types of backyards, no matter how large or small—from large plots to container gardens. Sorenson gives state-specific recommendations for 31 Eastern U.S. states for native plants that support birds during the four seasons. The book covers the full gamut of native plants—76 species of trees, shrubs, bushes, vines, grasses, perennials, and annuals—and gives details on why specific plants are bird friendly and how to choose plants that work successfully in attractive home landscapes. Includes 66 bird species, all shown in dramatic color photos. Birders, gardeners, and landscapers—all who love birds and beautiful gardens—will find this book a must.

Author : Stan Tekiela
Publisher : Adventure Publications
Page : 144 pages
File Size : 43,9 Mb
Release : 2016-09-19
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781591936589

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Backyard Birds by Stan Tekiela Pdf

Author : Noble Proctor
Publisher : Rodale
Page : 166 pages
File Size : 55,8 Mb
Release : 1996-08-15
Category : Gardening
ISBN : 087596950X

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Garden Birds by Noble Proctor Pdf

An informative handbook of American birds explains how to use landscaping and plantings to provide food and shelter and attract birds to the garden, offers practical tips on food for birds, and includes a directory of one hundred types of birds

Author : Bill Fenimore
Publisher : Gibbs Smith
Page : 96 pages
File Size : 49,5 Mb
Release : 2009-03
Category : Nature
ISBN : 9781423605683

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Backyard Birds of Washington by Bill Fenimore Pdf

BACKYARD BIRDS IS AN EXCITING SERIES of books that explores the top twenty-five backyard birds most commonly found in each state. It includes a profiled size scale that allows the reader to quickly identify the correct bird, and each bird entry is accompanied by a stunning color photograph and specific description, including identification marks, behavior, habitat, and nesting style-even the song the bird makes! As an added feature, author Bill Fenimore also provides expert tips for building the ultimate backyard bird sanctuary, from creating birdbaths and planting proper foliage to offering a bird's favorite foods.

Author : Bill Fenimore,Estrella Fenimore
Publisher : Gibbs Smith
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 53,5 Mb
Release : 2008-03-27
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1423603486

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Backyard Birds of California by Bill Fenimore,Estrella Fenimore Pdf

BACKYARD BIRDS IS AN EXCITING SERIES of books that explores the top twenty-five backyard birds most commonly found in each state. It includes a profiled size scale that allows the reader to quickly identify the correct bird, and each bird entry is accompanied by a stunning color photograph and specific description, including identification marks, behavior, habitat, and nesting style-even the song the bird makes! As an added feature, author Bill Fenimore also provides expert tips for building the ultimate backyard bird sanctuary, from creating birdbaths and planting proper foliage to offering a bird's favorite foods. Fenimore was awarded the Ludlow Griscom Award, the American Birding Association's highest honor. Bird-watching is one of the most popular activities in the United States, with approximately fifty-one million bird-watchers nationwide. Bird-watching is a $6 million business. More than $400 million is spent each year on bird-related magazines and books. The series will soon include all fifty states. Author is a franchisee of Wild Bird Center, which has more than eighty locations in twenty-nine states. Bill Fenimore is owner of the National Best Environmental Stewardship Award-winning Wild Bird Center franchise in Layton, Utah. He conducts seminars and workshops that educate the public about birds and their critical habitat needs, and he leads birding field trips for clients from around the globe.

Author : Bill Fenimore,Estrella Fenimore
Publisher : Gibbs Smith
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 54,7 Mb
Release : 2008-03-27
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1423603532

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Backyard Birds of Utah by Bill Fenimore,Estrella Fenimore Pdf

BACKYARD BIRDS IS AN EXCITING SERIES of books that explores the top twenty-five backyard birds most commonly found in each state. It includes a profiled size scale that allows the reader to quickly identify the correct bird, and each bird entry is accompanied by a stunning color photograph and specific description, including identification marks, behavior, habitat, and nesting style-even the song the bird makes! As an added feature, author Bill Fenimore also provides expert tips for building the ultimate backyard bird sanctuary, from creating birdbaths and planting proper foliage to offering a bird's favorite foods. Fenimore was awarded the Ludlow Griscom Award, the American Birding Association's highest honor. Bird-watching is one of the most popular activities in the United States, with approximately fifty-one million bird-watchers nationwide. Bird-watching is a $6 million business. More than $400 million is spent each year on bird-related magazines and books. The series will soon include all fifty states. Author is a franchisee of Wild Bird Center, which has more than eighty locations in twenty-nine states. Bill Fenimore is owner of the National Best Environmental Stewardship Award-winning Wild Bird Center franchise in Layton, Utah. He conducts seminars and workshops that educate the public about birds and their critical habitat needs, and he leads birding field trips for clients from around the globe.

Author : Bill Fenimore
Publisher : Gibbs Smith
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 55,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1423603540

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Backyard Birds of Maryland by Bill Fenimore Pdf

BACKYARD BIRDS IS AN EXCITING SERIES of books that explores the top twenty-five backyard birds most commonly found in each state. It includes a profiled size scale that allows the reader to quickly identify the correct bird, and each bird entry is accompanied by a stunning color photograph and specific description, including identification marks, behavior, habitat, and nesting style-even the song the bird makes! As an added feature, author Bill Fenimore also provides expert tips for building the ultimate backyard bird sanctuary, from creating birdbaths and planting proper foliage to offering a bird's favorite foods. Fenimore was awarded the Ludlow Griscom Award, the American Birding Association's highest honor. Bird-watching is one of the most popular activities in the United States, with approximately fifty-one million bird-watchers nationwide. Bird-watching is a $6 million business. More than $400 million is spent each year on bird-related magazines and books. The series will soon include all fifty states. Author is a franchisee of Wild Bird Center, which has more than eighty locations in twenty-nine states. Bill Fenimore is owner of the National Best Environmental Stewardship Award-winning Wild Bird Center franchise in Layton, Utah. He conducts seminars and workshops that educate the public about birds and their critical habitat needs, and he leads birding field trips for clients from around the globe.

Author : Bill Fenimore
Publisher : Gibbs Smith
Page : 100 pages
File Size : 41,6 Mb
Release : 2008
Category : Nature
ISBN : 1423603508

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Backyard Birds of Pennsylvania by Bill Fenimore Pdf

BACKYARD BIRDS IS AN EXCITING SERIES of books that explores the top twenty-five backyard birds most commonly found in each state. It includes a profiled size scale that allows the reader to quickly identify the correct bird, and each bird entry is accompanied by a stunning color photograph and specific description, including identification marks, behavior, habitat, and nesting style-even the song the bird makes! As an added feature, author Bill Fenimore also provides expert tips for building the ultimate backyard bird sanctuary, from creating birdbaths and planting proper foliage to offering a bird's favorite foods. Fenimore was awarded the Ludlow Griscom Award, the American Birding Association's highest honor. Bird-watching is one of the most popular activities in the United States, with approximately fifty-one million bird-watchers nationwide. Bird-watching is a $6 million business. More than $400 million is spent each year on bird-related magazines and books. The series will soon include all fifty states. Author is a franchisee of Wild Bird Center, which has more than eighty locations in twenty-nine states. Bill Fenimore is owner of the National Best Environmental Stewardship Award-winning Wild Bird Center franchise in Layton, Utah. He conducts seminars and workshops that educate the public about birds and their critical habitat needs, and he leads birding field trips for clients from around the globe.