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Informationen zum Autor Mary Twitchell is a carpenter and a freelance writer. She lives in northern Vermont. Klappentext Since the 1973 publication of Storey's first Country Wisdom Bulletin, our commitment to preserving the arts, crafts, and skills of country life has never wavered. We now have more than 200 titles in this series of 32-page publications, and their remarkable popularity reflects the common desire of country and city dwellers alike to cultivate personal independence in everyday life. Storey's Country Wisdom Bulletins contain practical, hands-on instructions designed to help you master dozens of country living skills quickly and easily. From traditional skills to the newest techniques, Storey's Bulletins provide a foundation of earth-friendly information for the way you want to live today. Zusammenfassung Choose from six simple bird house designs. Find easy-to-follow instructions for six different birdhouses. Each set of directions includes a tool list, cutting diagram, and mounting information. Helpful advice on choosing the right materials and design for your space, and guidance on proofing for squirrels and other predators is also included. With this 32-page booklet, you’ll learn how to construct six basic birdhouses: Nesting Platform for Robins, Eastern Phoebes, and Barn Swallows All-Purpose Nesting box for Chickadees, Titmice, Woodpeckers, and Nuthatches The Wren House Nesting Boxes for Wood Ducks Nesting Boxes for Kestrels and Screech Owls Gourd Nesting Boxes Inhaltsverzeichnis Introduction Why Build Birdhouses? Choosing the Right Materials Choosing the Right Design Mounting Nesting Platform for Robins, Eastern Phoebes, and Barn Swallows An All-Purpose Nesting Box for Chickadees, Titmice, Downy Woodpeckers, and Nuthatches The Wren House Nesting Boxes for Wood Ducks Nesting Boxes for Kestrels and Screech Owls Gourd Nesting Boxes Nesting-Box Maintenance: Predators and Pests Attracting Birds to Their New Home The Right Time for Installation ...
