Gardening for the Birds Author:Thomas G. Barnes Gardening for the Birds is an easy-to-use guide to transforming your yard into an oasis for urban wildlife. By planting the right kinds of flowers, trees, shrubs and grasses, you may soon be enjoying the sounds of a Carolina wren, following the graceful movements of the black-tailed swallowtail butterfly, or watching the antics of a chipmunk gat... more »hering food for the winter. Which birdseed attracts the most species of birds? What type of feeder is best to use? How do you deter squirrels? Barnes answers all these questions and more. He includes a plant encyclopedia of trees and shrubs native to the Upper South that attract a variety of birds, butterflies, and mammals. Barnes's plans and plant lists can also be used to create a woodland, a prairie, or a water garden. Also included are tips for birdwatchers of all levels and suggestions for deterring common garden pests.« less