{"product_id":"feed-the-birds","title":"Feed the Birds","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChris Earley \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFeeding birds is growing in popularity and is enjoyed by over 50 million North Americans each year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eFeed the Birds\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis designed as a resource for beginners and experienced birdwatchers alike. Covering 196 bird species that are attracted to backyard bird feeders, this book helps the reader not only attract and identify birds but also understand their behavior and adaptations to the environment. A wide variety of feeders and seed types are presented with helpful tips on how to attract the largest variety of birds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach profile for the 196 featured species includes a variety of photographs, an identification guide, a range map, information on bird seed and natural food preferences, and behavior. Other topics include:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eWhy feeding birds is important\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilding do-it-yourself feeders\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFoiling squirrels\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAttracting birds with natural foods and water\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBuilding shelters and nest boxes\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eInvolving children\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePhotographing birds\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand feeding\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRecognizing individual birds and identifying similar-looking species\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGrowing plant varieties that make a garden attractive to birds.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe book also contains information on how to choose the right seeds; the importance of ensuring all windows are bird-safe (with links to organizations that work to reduce bird-window collision); cat-friendly deterrents; and citizen science activities like the annual Christmas Bird Count and Project Feederwatch.\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eFeed the Birds\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a complete guide that should be near every bird enthusiast's window.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEndorsed by the Canadian Wildlife Federation, a conservation-oriented organization with more than 250,000 members. CWF has a long history of fostering bird habitat, conservation and recognition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Firefly","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":49826167783710,"sku":"9780228102014","price":29.95,"currency_code":"CAD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/3584\/9246\/files\/BNCImageAPI-2025-05-24T125209.389.jpg?v=1748105553","url":"https:\/\/www.cedarcanoebooks.com\/products\/feed-the-birds","provider":"Cedar Canoe Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}