For the Birds

From gift-giving treats to beak-smacking suets, this book offers 50 recipes that are sure to delight backyard guests and lure a variety of new species. No exotic ingredients are necessary-with just a little suet from the supermarket, some sand from the hardware store, scraps from the kitchen, and inexpensive seeds and grains, you can create wonderful recipes. You'll also find: A handy at-a-glance list that pairs all 50 recipes with the species they attract Instructions to make recycled homemade feeders, from hanging feeders made from coconuts and grapefruit to table feeders made out of muffin tins and apple boxes Tips on which plants, feeders, birdbaths, and nesting boxes are best for the types of birds you want to attract The best ways to keep pesky critters away

More than 8 million passionate outdoor fans flock to Birds & Blooms for down-to-earth advice and groundbreaking ideas on gardening and birding. Since the premiere issue in 1995, Birds & Blooms magazine has been celebrating the beauty of your own backyard with stunning photos of birds, gardens and butterflies, and the most beautiful home landscapes across North America.