Beastly Abodes: Homes for Birds, Bats, Butterflies and Other Backyard Wildlife

by Bobbe Needham

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This book has 35 projects all made with natural materials that both blend into and enhance a backyard setting. They are all designed to meet the needs and safety requirements of animals and humans.

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Beastly Abodes: Homes for Birds, Bats, Butterflies and Other Backyard Wildlife

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1995-09

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I've wondered as I've been writing Beastly Abodes this winder, in a little house perched on the side of a mountain in Western North Carolina, whether I might be sending out vibes sympathetic to various members of the animal and avian world.

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This book has 35 projects all made with natural materials that both blend into and enhance a backyard setting. They are all designed to meet the needs and safety requirements of animals and humans.

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Publication Date: August 1996
Contains 35 projects all made with natural materials. They are designed to meet the safety requirements of both animals and humans. Projects include a twig mosaic bat house, a squirrel nest box and a toad house. These abodes follow recommended guidelines developed through naturalist's research. Each has facts, ideas hints and suggestion on topics such as how to discourage unwanted guests.

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