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Easy-to-Make Bird Feeders for Woodworkers
by Scott D. Campbell

ISBN: 0486258475
Dover Publications Price: $4.95
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Detailed, simple-to-use guide offers common sense coverage of the basics of construction, materials, tools, plus selecting the right type of feeder, how to attract the species you want, how to hang and support your feeder, and much more. Text and illustrations for 12 classic and contemporary designs.


Table of Contents for Easy-to-Make Bird Feeders for Woodworkers
List of Tables
Acknowledgments
Introduction
I. Construction Basics
Construction Materials
Tools of the Trade
Working with Plastics
Working with Glass
Design Features
Squirrel-proofing and Species-specific Designs
Unconventional Design Materials and Sources of Supply
Construction Tips and Techniques
II. Selecting the Right Feeder
Types of Feeders
Commercially Available Bird Food
Nontypical and Do-It-Yourself Food Recommendations
The Hummingbird
III. Attracting the Right Bird
Common Species and Their Food Preferences
What the Table Shows
IV. Detailed Design Suggestions
Portable Near-Ground Feeder
Hanging Cardinal Feeder
Fourplex Cavity Feeder
Post/Hanging Thistle Feeder
Suet Medallion
Hummingbird Feeder
Weathervane Feeder
Five-Position Multiseed Feeder
Acrylic Pyramid
Traditional Chalet-style Feeder
Chickadee Feeder
Squirrel-proof Feeder
V. Final Placement
General Site Selection and Mounting
Seasonal Feeding Requirements
Feeder Discovery Periods
Storing Seed and General Yearly Maintenance
VI. In Closing
Some Planting Suggestions
Bibliography

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