With equal measures of wit, scientific wisdom, and homespun common sense, Alan Pistorius's one-of-a-kind, all-inclusive guide provides all the information anyone needs to take up birding as a hobby or simply gain more pleasure from birds around the home, cottage or camp. Diagrams, illustrations, and full-color photographs show ways to make any backyard, whether an urban plot or rural spread, a haven for birds:
- What constitutes proper bird food
- Which feeders are well designed
- How to build houses birds will really use
In addition, Pistorius provides insight into basic birding activities such as Christmas Counts and Big Day outings that anyone can participate in and enjoy.
Alan Pistorius is a freelance writer, natural historian, and ocassional college teacher. He is also the author of Cutting Hill: A Chronicle of a Family Farm. He lives in Lincoln, Vermont.
