Stephens, W. Rufus.

Attracting Birds in the Texas Hill Country. - Texas A and M University Press, (c)2016. - 1 online resource - Myrna and David K. Langford books on working lands .

Includes bibliographies and index.

Map of Texas Hill Country -- Wooded slopes and savannahs -- Grasslands -- Rivers and creeks -- Canyons, springs, and seeps -- Constructed tanks, ponds, and lakes -- Backyards -- Predators and other "dangerous" animals -- Deer management -- Cedar management -- Appendix 1: Deer browse evaluation -- Appendix 2: Master bird chart -- Appendix 3: Priority woody plants -- Appendix 4: Master plant list -- Appendix 5: Purple martin monitoring data sheet -- Glossary.

"The book showcases 107 species in their habitats with color photographs and a short descriptive account of how to know the bird and care for its habitat. Three additional chapters on predator control, deer management, and cedar management offer detailed information on these special issues that impact the presence of birds throughout the region. By helping readers recognize and evaluate habitat health and then use appropriate habitat enhancement practices, the authors hope to inspire and enable widespread and effective bird conservation in the Texas Hill Country"--Provided by publisher.



9781623494414


Birds--Texas--Texas Hill Country--Guidebooks.
Birds--Texas--Texas Hill Country--Identification.
Wildlife habitat improvement--Texas--Texas Hill Country--Guidebooks.
Wildlife habitat improvement--Texas--Texas Hill Country.


Electronic Books.

SK356 / .A887 2016