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by Donald W. Stokes (Author), Lillian Q. Stokes (Author) "Many years ago, we decided to try our hand at attracting nesting birds..." (more)
Key Phrases: fledgling phase, nestling phase, primary cavity nesters, July Territory, Placement Habitat, June Territory (more...)
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Illustrated with beautiful color photographs, this latest Stokes project shows readers how to attract birdhouse nesting birds to their yards. It is for any bird lover who wants to have the singular pleasure of watching the family life of birds at close range and to help protect species whose natural habitats are diminsihing. From the authors of the award-winning Stokes Nature Guide series. 80 color photographs, 38 maps, 10 drawings, and a complete set of birdhouse plans. Size D. (Animals)

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  • Paperback: 95 pages
  • Publisher: Little, Brown and Company; 1st edition (June 25, 1990)
  • Language: English
  • ISBN-10: 0316817147
  • ISBN-13: 978-0316817141
  • Product Dimensions: 10.8 x 8.4 x 0.3 inches
  • Shipping Weight: 2 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
  • Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #302,269 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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12 of 12 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Great 4 the basics. Want detailed plans? Go elsewhere., March 30, 1999
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I want to know the basics...which birds use birdhouses, & what the basic dimensions for my targeted species are. What nesting materials do thew use...etc.. This book does a great job of doing that. I do NOT want my birdhouses to be clones of some boring plan out of a book. Get creative! Use this basic info & create your own unique backyard!

Sorry previous writer was so disapointed, but he's right in one respect......if you want assorted detailed building plans...go elsewhere.

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3.0 out of 5 stars Just the basics, November 23, 1998
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This book contains only one simple plan. It is a good book for novice woodworkers or bird watchers. However (like all books from the Stokes') the book is very interesting and easy to read. It provides a good foundation from which to learn the basics of bird house construction. More experienced woodworkers will be disappointed with this book and would be better served by purchasing a book of bird house plans.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
3.0 out of 5 stars Always a pleasure but..., January 28, 2002
I've always liked the Stokes books and CDs. Their love for birds is apparent in all their material. The photographs are rich and lively, and the books are simple yet elegant and informative.

However, if you're interested in building birdhouses, this book will fall short. There's only one plan for the simplest house you can imagine, and anyone who would appreciate the book's other charms probably won't think highly of such a simple birdhouse. There are some interesting houses pictured, but little about how to build them...
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4.0 out of 5 stars "Just the Basics" (the important stuff) + low price = great value
Through 45 years as an avid birdwatcher (I am 53), more than 30 as a natural history interpreter and educator, 17 years as a park service biologist, and currently the manager of a... Read more
Published 4 months ago by J. G. Duquesnel

5.0 out of 5 stars The one to get if you want to actually have birds nest in the birdhouses you build
I bought this book in spite of several bad reviews and am grateful that I did. I think it is excellent for the beginning bird house builder as well as the advanced work worker... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Chris

1.0 out of 5 stars Only one plan in the entire book, very disappointing
This book is a huge letdown. I was hoping for some plans on birdhouses. What you get instead is pictures of the BIRDS (not the houses) and only one plan for super basic and simple... Read more
Published 18 months ago by Zozobra

4.0 out of 5 stars USEFUL BOOK - BUT WITH LIMITATIONS.
First, let me state that I am a big fan of Donald and Lillian Stokes and their many guide books. For the most part, these are all very useful guides and this team has done a... Read more
Published on July 4, 2007 by D. Blankenship

5.0 out of 5 stars Superb for beginners!
Our [....] has recently become very interested in identifying birds. We have tons in our backyard after putting out a feeder, so we wanted to build a house so we can watch them... Read more
Published on March 25, 2007 by D. Barlow

3.0 out of 5 stars Just basic stuff...ok for a starter
Even though there's only 1 plan, you do learn what some specific needs of some specific birds are. You can buy simple kits to assemble at houses4birds.com
Published on March 31, 2005 by Charles Horowitz

1.0 out of 5 stars Quite possibly the worst birdhouse book ever.
Wow. This book was so incredibly bad, it's hard to imagine. I've read a number of books on building bird houses, and I've built dozens of them myself. Read more
Published on March 12, 1998 by B. Bosaiya

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