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Binding: PaperbackDewey Decimal Number: 639.978 EAN: 9780811733021 ISBN: 0811733025 Label: Stackpole Books Manufacturer: Stackpole Books Number Of Items: 1 Number Of Pages: 320 Publication Date: April 10, 2006 Publisher: Stackpole Books Studio: Stackpole Books Related Items:
Editorial Review: Product Description: This engaging book presents 101 things individuals can do to help both individual birds and bird populations as a whole. It also explains exactly how these actions can make a difference--what wrongs they help correct and what improvements they can bring about. Bird-friendly (and environment-friendly) practices are described in detail: things anyone can do around the home and garden, at work, at the store, in their community, in the outdoors, and on the road. Anyone who appreciates wild birds knows that the animals need our help. This timely guide shows bird-lovers what they can do. Average Rating:
 Rating: - Birders: A More Bellicose Clan Have Never Been BredFirst of all, I don't think I like birders. I recently attended a seminar on reintroducing the Western Bluebirds to the San Juan Islands (where I live) and wasn't there 15 minutes before I had exchanged words with 3 different people, 2 of whom I wanted to poke in the nose. That said, Laura Erickson's "101 Ways to Help Birds" seems to me a dandy book for birders or non-birders alike. Her suggestions are all practical ones which cover everything from the role of conservation of our natural ... Read More Rating: - Nominated for the Stephen T. Colbert Award for The Literary ExcellenceAs the author of this book, and also as an official member of the Nominating Committee for the Stephen T. Colbert Award for The Literary Excellence (I became a member of this by buying Stephen Colbert's "I Am America (And So Can You!), I can proudly state with 100% truthiness that my book is a nominee for the Stephen T. Colbert Award for The Literary Excellence. Also, the information contained within will make the world safer for Stephen Jr. Rating: - Makes the world a better place, smiling all the whileI wish I had written this book. I'm a professional bird conservationist, and this book really provides the best introduction to the many ways that our lifestyles impact birds and the environment. Its a beautiful little book, with great ideas, fresh writing, and a cheerful tone. Laura manages to suggest 101 ways to improve your lifestyle, without loading on the guilt. A bible for bird lovers. Very informative, inspiring, and motivating. If you are one of the 50 million Americans who watch birds in ... Read More Rating: - Useful, Easy to Read, Great Gift, Makes a DifferenceI bought this as a gift for my wife, who just qualified our backyard as a National Wildlife Habitat. It is sensibly organized in five parts: Part I: Helping Birds at Home Part II: Enhancing the Natural Habitat of Your Backyard Part III: Supplementing Backyard Habitat Part IV: Helping Birds Away from Home Part V: Helping Birds on a Larger Scale As experienced bird lovers and supporters, I can readily say that there is ... Read More Rating: - Laura really knows her stuff!I love this little book, and find it incredibly useful. 
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