Condition -  Very Good
Paperback 
 
If you enjoy looking at nature at close hand, you may be pleasantly surprised to discover the range of birds, butterflies and other creatures that can be found in the 'wilderness' of the garden.
 
Attracting Birds and Other Wildlife to your Garden in New Zealand takes you on a 'backyard safari' and introduces many animals and plants, showing how they can be encouraged to take up residence, whether you have a small urban space or a more substantial garden. Gordon Ell has written widely on the topic of gardening for nature, and in this highly illustrated edition provides a guide that is packed with ideas and projects to make the home garden more attractive to wildlife.
 
These include:
A full-colour guide to birds found in New Zealand gardens
Plans for successful bird tables and nesting boxes
Instructions for building ponds for frogs, fish and other wildife
Tables of plants and trees that provide shelter or food
Tips on creating and maintaining wild areas
Advice on keeping and breeding live specimens
 
Illustrated throughout with helpful diagrams and inspiring photography, this is the ideal introduction to attracting birds and observing nature on your doorstep.