Nestboxes: Your Complete Guide
Whether you want to buy or build your own, this fully illustrated 162-page guide by the British Trust for Ornithology reveals everything you need to know about nestboxes.
Easy to follow instructions explain how to build wooden boxes to attract a range of British birds, even if you’re a first-time woodworker. There’s also plenty of sound advice on locating and caring for your nestboxes.
Written by David Cromack with a foreword Nick Baker, this colourful guide also includes profiles on popular species, tips on beating predators, cultivating a wildlife-friendly garden and much more.
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Step-by-step illustrated instructions for constructing tried and tested nestbox designs
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Profiles of garden bird species that regularly use nestboxes
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Box designs for less common garden visitors
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Practical advice on the best position for your nestboxes
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How to protect nesting birds from cats and other predators
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The best materials and tools to use
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Tips on repairing and preserving nestboxes
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Providing refuges for hedgehogs and other garden animals
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162 pages, colour
NestBoxes: Your Complete Guide
£10.99 - buy now at livingwithbirds.com