GARDEN FOR BIRDS. By Nigel Matthews.

1992 1st edition. Stapled paperback. Pp48. Colour and b/w illustrations by Tessa Lovatt-Smith.

This is a lively and informative guide to encouraging birds to take up residence in your garden. Sections include; introduction - realistic encouragement; sharing your home with birds; garden habitats for all; water, water everywhere - for drinking, bathing and freshwater food; little extras - heaps, piles, stumps and perches that could make all the difference; unusual gardening tips - pests, children and birds; bird pests and predators - understanding and overcoming bird problems; dinner is served - artificial food - how, what and when to provide; house to let - nesting and nest boxes. Appendices give information on common garden birds, addresses, and books.