Books with title What Bluebirds Do

Stunning full-color photographs and simple text introduce readers to the natural beauty and amazing behaviors of a pair of Eastern bluebirds. A sky-blue male and his young mate select the perfect place to lay their eggs and raise their chicks—a nest box built especially for them. Soon, hatchlings gape hungrily for their next meal. As the chicks grow, fledge, and learn to find food on their own, award-winning photographer Pamela Kirby captures them in startling close-ups and action shots.

Stunning full-color photographs reveal the fascinating home life of a pair of Eastern bluebirds in this John Burroughs Nature Books for Young Readers Award winner. A sky-blue male and his young mate perch and flutter as they select the perfect place to lay their eggs and raise their chicks—a nest box built especially for them. Soon, hatchlings gape hungrily for their next meal. The mother alights at the opening with a beak full of worms. Later, the father launches himself from the nest box, carrying away a chick-dropping-in-a-sack. As the chicks grow, fledge, and learn to find food on their own, award-winning photographer Pamela Kirby is there, capturing close-ups and action shots. Through her photos and simple text, she enthralls young readers with the natural beauty and amazing behaviors of these beloved backyard birds."There is no other book like What Bluebirds Do. It will capture adults and children alike." —Helen Munro, President and Editor North Carolina Bluebird Society

Your Backyard Feeding Guide to Bluebirds The Eastern Bluebird’s blend of sky blue and rusty orange is a happy sprinkle of color in any yard or garden. Easily tamed and full of personality, bluebirds are like welcomed friends. Learn from acclaimed naturalist Stan Tekiela what foods to provide to keep bluebirds coming back and which feeders they prefer and why. Find out how to make your yard into a habitat they will visit, and enjoy bluebird photographs, trivia and quick tips. This handy book is your all-in-one guide to attracting and feeding bluebirds.