Garden Birds

These books concentrate on garden birds and providing a better habitat in which they can live.

Garden Bird Behaviour; R. Burton; New Holland Publishers Ltd; ISBN 1845375971; 2006 This book looks at singing, nesting, feeding, flying and migration. It's well illustrated with many colour photos and illustrations, and is a very readable introduction to garden bird behaviour. Buy from Amazon

The Garden Bird Book; S. Whittley; New Holland Publishers Ltd; ISBN 1845374967; 2006 This book is solely about garden birds and includes identification tips for over 80 species as well as information on feeding, nesting and behaviour. Buy from Amazon

Birdfeeder Garden; R. Burton; Dorling Kindersley; ISBN 0751304409; 1998 Although there are descriptions of 66 species of bird that may visit gardens, this book is primarily about how to attract birds into the garden using plants, ponds, and nest boxes. Buy from Amazon

The Secret Lives of Garden Birds; D. Couzens; Helm; ISBN 0713666161; 2004 An entertainingly written and superbly illustrated book that delves into the month-by-month lives of garden birds and helps to understand and enjoy them more than ever. You are sure to discover something new about your garden birds. Buy from Amazon

The BTO/CJ Garden Birdwatch Book; M. Toms; BTO; ISBN 190257673X; 2003 The BTO/CJ Garden BirdWatch Book is 128 pages packed with information about the birds that use our gardens. As well as lots of colourful pictures, there are the results of the all-year round survey and explanations of how birds use our gardens differently through the seasons. This book can be purchased separately but is also part of the membership pack when you join the BTO/CJ Garden BirdWatch survey. Buy from Amazon

The Ultimate Birdfeeder Handbook; J. Burton & S. Young; New Holland Publishers; ISBN 1843309564; 2005 At last, a book that deals solely with feeding wild birds and with plenty of information about the nutritional value of wild bird foods, alternative household foods and those that can be grown in the garden. This book looks at different types of feeders, when to feed, bird baths and so on, and also has a directory of food and food plants plus recipes for home-made mixes. Buy from Amazon

Birdfeeder Handbook; R. Burton; Dorling Kindersley; ISBN 0863184286; 1997 There is some overlap in the coverage this book provides with Birdfeeder Garden, though this one concentrates more on feeding the birds and bird behaviour. The illustrations are beautiful, and the layout and content encourages you to peruse; just as in the companion Birdfeeder Garden.

Garden Birdwatch Handbook; A. Cannon; BTO; ISBN 0903793989; 1998 This beautifully illustrated book is packed with descriptions and statistics on our more common garden birds, together with a wealth of other information on feeding, behaviour, and the work of the BTO.

Nestboxes - BTO Guide 23; C. du Feu; BTO; 1993 A comprehensive guide to the design, construction and positioning of nest boxes for a variety of species: wildfowl, birds of prey, owls, woodpeckers, tits, and sparrows.

The BTO Nestbox Guide; C. du Feu; BTO; ISBN 1902576810; 2003 This guide is a revised edition of "Nestboxes - BTO Guide 23" and gives detailed notes on design, construction and maintenance of nest boxes for the 24 species that are most likely to nest in gardens or woodland.