Rustic
Birdhouses and Feeders
Unique thatched-roof projects designed to Audubon specifications
by
Colin McGhee &
Tracy Breyfogle
Softcover
180 x 255mm
137pp
Published by Storey Books, Vermont, USA
R.R.P.$32.90
ISBN 1-58017-137-0
Thatched Bird Feeder
Chickadee Box
Screech Owl House
Bat Box
Extract from back cover of book:
With this beautifully illustrated guide, you can recreate the quaint Celtic cottage look in your yard, no matter where you live!
North America's Master Thatcher, Colin McGhee, shows you how to make charming and functional birdhouses and feeders using simplified thatch-roof techniques, basic woodworking skills, and decorative painting touches.
Explore the fascinating history and techniques of thatch and create beautiful thatched-roof feeders and birdhouses designed to fit the specific needs and preferences of some of your favorite backyard birds.
Learn which reeds and grasses in your area are perfect for thatching
Create thatched houses for bluebirds, chickadees, wrens, owls, and even bats and butterflies
Build a thatched bird feeder for all your backyard birds
Cover store-bought feeders with thatch to make them something special
Photos: Colour
Units of Measurement: Imperial
Contents
Thatching: Not Just for the Birds
Getting Started: Materials, Equipment & Techniques
Learning to Thatch
Thatched Bird Feeder
Chickadee Box
Screech Owl House
Bat Box
Bluebird Box
Nuthatch Celtic Cottage
Tudor Wren House
Butterfly House
Thatched Mailbox
Resources
Index
Bluebird Box
Nuthatch Celtic Cottage
Tudor Wren House
Butterfly
House
Thatched Mailbox