The Complete Guide to Attracting and Housing Purple Martins (Stokes Backyard Nature Books)

Become the perfect Purple Martin landlord with this comprehensive and beautifully illustrated guide from America's foremost authorities on birds and nature.

Did you know that Purple Martins are almost completely dependent on humans for their housing? Maintaining colonies of these beloved backyard birds -- a tradition that began with the Native American tribes of the Southeast -- is today more popular than ever. In the Stokes Purple Martin Book, you'll find all the information you need to attract, house, and care for a colony of Purple Martins in your own yard.

The Thing with Feathers: The Surprising Lives of Birds and What They Reveal About Being Human

An entertaining and profound look at the lives of birds, illuminating their surprising world—and deep connection with humanity.
 
Birds are highly intelligent animals, yet their intelligence is dramatically different from our own and has been little understood. As we learn more about the secrets of bird life, we are unlocking fascinating insights into memory, relationships, game theory, and the nature of intelligence itself.

The Thing with Feathers explores the astonishing homing abilities of pigeons, the good deeds of fairy-wrens, the influential flocking abilities of starlings, the deft artistry of bowerbirds, the extraordinary memories of nutcrackers, the lifelong loves of albatrosses, and other mysteries—revealing why birds do what they do, and offering a glimpse into our own nature.

Drawing deep from personal experience, cutting-edge science, and colorful history, Noah Strycker spins captivating stories about the birds in our midst and shares the startlingly intimate coexistence of birds and humans. With humor, style, and grace, he shows how our view of the world is often, and remarkably, through the experience of birds. You’ve never read a book about birds like this one.

One of our most popular products!  The "Twist In" ground socket sinks 20" into the ground to insure a straight and stable pole. It features a set screw and 1/2" "twist assist" holes that accept a screw driver - or small bar for ease of installation. This product works with all of our Tubular Poles  and allows for the full height of the pole to extend above ground

Our very popular upside down suet cage mounted under a galvanized steel roof. Powder coated with Erva's exclusive Copper Tint finish. Accommodates one standard suet cake. Consists of 3 parts: 1) Threaded hanging loop, 2) Special nut, 3) Cage. This is the easiest to disassemble suet feeder on the market. Comes apart in seconds so that the cage may be placed in the dishwasher for easy cleaning. Complete with instructions as shown below. 

 The Vintage Glass Oriole Feeder is a bright orange nectar feeder that holds up to 16 ounces of nectar. With three feeding stations and three removable perches, your visiting orioles will have plenty of perching and feeding room. Easy to fill and clean with a twist-off base and dishwasher safe. Fully assembled and includes a hook for hanging.

Features & Benefits

• Capacity 16 oz.
• Floral design top and base with 3 feeding ports.
• Dimensions: 4.8" Dia. x 9.5"H

Hand forged wall Hanger very sturdy for plants, birdfeeders and many more

• HAND MADE DETAIL - Each critter is hand made and painted by a talented artisan to create life-like detail. The custom paints and glazes also guarantee that no two decorative statues are exactly the same giving you a unique addition to your garden.
• LONG LASTING DECOR - This animal statue is made out of high-quality Polyresin making it durable for the outdoors. The Polyresin has a coating to protect against cracking and peeling from sun exposure assuring your artwork will last.
• PERFECT FOR ANYWHERE - Micheal Carr's yard decorations provide so many options for you to personalize your lawn, garden or patio how you want to. Each piece is unique and can be a cute decoration addition to any of your outdoor spaces.
• AVAILABLE IN DIFFERENT STYLES - This Welcome from Stinky sculpture design is (13.24 x 6.72 x 16.8 In.) it is part of the Forest Friends Collection giving you a range of other statue styles to choose from.
• PROTECTIVE PACKAGING - Orders are packaged with protective styrofoam to keep your order safe while in transit. Our collections begin with a craftsman molding the clay and ends in a rustic old world kiln, providing each piece with uniqueness.