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This is the #1 Bluebird Book for Your Library!, October 6, 2002
This review is from: The Bluebird Monitor's Guide to Bluebirds and Other Small Cavity Nesters (Paperback)
The Bluebird Monitor's Guide to Bluebirds and Other Small Cavity-Nesters by Cynthia Berger, Keith Kridler and Jack Griggs. Notice who sponsored this book, the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, and The North American Bluebird Society, and was printed in 2001. The Bluebird Monitor's Guide is the most detailed and complete, up to date Bluebird information I found for sale today on Bluebirds. I have to say that I was about as a Novice as it gets in knowing about Bluebirds, but am quickly becoming an expert to be. I live in South Florida, and never had seen a Bluebird until May of 2002. I decided my area needed more of this beautiful bird, and my search for information on Bluebirds, and Bluebird boxes, and Bluebird Trails lead right to The Bluebird Monitor's Guide. If you are searching for Bluebird information, you will find that there are very few books written about Bluebirds. After ordering and receiving the Bluebird Monitor's Guide, I found I was reading articles which are short, informative, fun, and on everything I could think of pertaining to Bluebirds and their habitat, housing, and food, and the people who care about them. The book is approximately 8" x 10" of high gloss paper, 128 pages, and filled with beautiful photos. The guide is broken down into five sections which tell you about Bluebirds, and how to attract them; how to monitor Bluebirds; Bluebird Trails, and the equipment used with Bluebirds. The Bluebird Monitor's Guide information all comes by ordinary people, like you and me, whom have been working with Bluebirds for years. And The Monitor,s Guide is written to be understood by young and old, and novice or expert. The Bluebird Monitor's Guide is written for the person who has only one box or a Bluebird Trail of hundreds of boxes. Since May of 2002 I now actually have twenty Bluebird Trails of 122 houses, with plans of many more for South Florida. I am the overall Trail Monitor of Twenty Monitors. I am helping dozens of people to learn about the Bluebird, from the wealth of information found in The Bluebird Monitor's Guide. Whether you can only purchase one Bluebird book, or all the Bluebird books which have ever been written, The Bluebird Monitor's Guide to Bluebirds and Other Small Cavity-Nesters should be the #1 Bluebird book in your library.
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11 of 11 people found the following review helpful:
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The definitive book for Bluebird nest box monitors!, July 28, 2002
This review is from: The Bluebird Monitor's Guide to Bluebirds and Other Small Cavity Nesters (Paperback)
The Bluebirding world has waited a long time for this book. If you just have one Bluebird nest box in the yard, or hundreds covering miles of territory, this book is a must have. Profusely illustrated with color photos. The authors of this book did not create a "coffee table" book; they created a work that will guide you through your day to day problems with predators, such as snakes, raccoons, house sparrows, and starlings. I am a Bluebirder with years of experience, and I learned a lot and keep learning from the book!
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:
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Perfect for beginner and a great reference!, December 27, 2005
This review is from: The Bluebird Monitor's Guide to Bluebirds and Other Small Cavity Nesters (Paperback)
I'm completely new to bluebirding, but got hooked when I saw 3 bluebirds at my heated birdbath. I started researching on-line, but there was too much information--I couldn't keep track of nestbox requirements versus great suet recipes. I had so many bookmarks, and read so much information, that I didn't quite know where to start! I ordered this book last week and have read it cover to cover already, taken notes, purchased 2 NABS (North American Bluebird Society) approved bluebird houses, and feel confident--after having read this book--that the bluebirds and I will have a good start.
The book covers the whole process of nestbox placement, maintenance, responsibilities of setting up one or more nestboxes, bluebird behavior, other birds' behavior (who might use your boxes), predator issues and control, feeding and diet, mealworms, nestbox styles, and the whole lifecycle process from birds selecting a box to babies flying into the big new world.
I especially like the format of this book. Instead of being textbook style (there are enough excellent reference sections), it features short biographies of many folks all around the U.S. who got into bluebirding for one reason or another, admit to mistakes they made (so we don't make them too), offer their tips and tricks (which can be regional or personal or just plain handy), and each bring different perspectives. I really took a lot away from this book, just from reading everyone's personal experiences, learned by their example of how they do what they do, and was completely touched by their dedication to helping bluebirds continue to survive.
If you have ever considered putting up a bluebird nestbox and are not sure where to start, try starting with this book. The Bluebird Monitor's Guide has plenty of reference information and solid personal experience to guide you--without being overwhelming. Putting up a bluebird nestbox is a commitment I feel much more comfortable making now after having read this book, and hopefully you will too!
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