BLV, Garden ponds - The practice book

Birds in the natural gardenBlurbGet involved! Do something for the endangered bird world! You've never been this close to birds before! This unique bird experience book for the whole family helps you to observe and identify garden birds, to better understand their fascinating way of life and to protect and effectively support them with targeted practical measures all year round. With bonus pack: lots of additional tips and a large community of like-minded people on the website (birds.cadmos.de), print templates and interactive games. Did you know, for example, that songbirds are excellent astronomers? They know without calculation when the sun will rise and announce it daily with their song. Listen carefully - their morning concert will set the mood for your day. Do you know the song of the bullfinch? Or do you know how to tell swifts and swallows apart? Maybe you want to write with a quill like Harry Potter, build a bird bath or simply spend a morning watching the songbirds in your garden from your own willow tepee? Why not keep your own birdwatcher's diary? In this book and on the associated website (birds.cadmos.de) you can also find out which birds are best fed and when. We have put together a variety of interesting ideas for you and your family. Of course, you will also find instructions in this book and on its website on how to turn your garden into a natural bird sanctuary. Table of contents From the contents Birds - totally exciting! The bird clock Window alarm: When fluttering birds fly against the window Bird protection score calculator Orchard playground Birding and organic lessons - birds in the school garden Bird portraits Bird bingo Feeding birds - all year round The bird buffet Family workshop: Build, set up and care for helpful things for birds yourself

Which garden bird is this?Author: Ulrich SchmidPublisher: KosmosPublisher 4th edition 2018Cover/equipment: 295 colour photosThis book introduces 100 bird species with voices (with the KOSMOS Plus APP) – from regular garden visitors to winter guests and overfliers. In addition, the compact guide offers lots of interesting facts about the way of life of our feathered guests and gives tips on nesting aids, feeding and observation.Recommended by NABU.

Handbook of forage plants 2nd revised editionMarion Minch is not only a successful breeder of diverse tortoises for many years, but also an excellent connoisseur of native wild herbs. She founded and runs samenkiste.de, which is well known to many tortoise keepers and nature lovers. Her name is inextricably linked with reptile care and species-appropriate nutrition for tortoises. Her handbook of food plants summarises the most important native food plants for herbivorous and omnivorous reptiles. She not only considers tortoises, but also iguanas, spiny-tailed dragons and even chameleons. From the basics of plant biology to native wild herbs to suitable food plants for hardy tropical reptile species, this comprehensive work provides the basis for species-appropriate keeping. In the expanded and supplemented 2nd edition, the plant section is divided according to flower colour. This makes it even easier to identify wild herbs. The work has also been supplemented with a wealth of additional information and many pictures.

Swiss birdsThe book "Swiss Birds" by the Swiss Ornithological Institute offers a comprehensive overview of the most common and best-known bird species in Switzerland.Author: Rey LivioHardcover

Animal silhouettesThe high-quality, very precise animal silhouettes made of solid quality steel conjure up a smile on everyone's face. Also a wonderful gift for any animal and garden lover - or as a wall decoration at home. Simply attach the animal silhouettes with two screws (included) to a post, wooden doors, windows, privacy screens or balconies. The possibilities are many.The products are delivered unrusted. Over time, the animals acquire a beautiful patina of rust. The animals have a very long life and are produced in Switzerland.Dimensions: 235 × 314 mmHow do I let the products rust best and get a beautiful patina (Edelrost)? Rust is iron oxide which forms on the surface of iron and steel when it comes into contact with water and oxygen. The iron oxide is a yellowish to reddish-brown substance. It is called precious rust when the rust is desired and evenly covers the object. Standard products are delivered without a rust patina. The steel still has a slightly greasy protective layer, which prevents rusting a little.At the slowest: Once you have fixed your subject in the desired place (outside) the metal will lose its protective layer after some time and begin to rust. How long this goes depends on how exposed it is to the elements. Your product will thus very slowly acquire a beautiful patina. Patience is required here.Would you like to speed it up a bit? Degrease the metal! This will allow oxygen and water to get to the metal better. The best way to degrease the metal is with acetone or brake cleaner. These means work best and are at the same time cheapest likewise isopropyl alcohol and spirit can be used. If you do not want to use all these means, take detergent and warm water. Pay attention in any case to the correct protective clothing as well as correct handling of the cleaning products.It should still go a little faster? Take a spray bottle and fill it with water and salt. Spray the metal a few times and leave the object in the rain if possible. Always let the object dry before spraying it again with the water/salt solution. Alternating between wet and dry will speed up the rusting process. To make it go even faster, you can also use acetic acid or hydrochloric acid for spraying. The better the object is degreased and the more evenly you spray everything, the more even the rust patina will be..

Mini pigsHighly intelligent, cuddly, funny, easy to train: Mini pigs, the ideal pets. The lovingly designed gift book: choosing, caring for, feeding and keeping mini pigs busy. With quotes from celebrity pig fans from Winston Churchill to George ClooneydetailsISBN/GTIN: 978-3-8354-1833-2Type of binding: Hard coverPublisher: BLVYear of publication: 2018Pages: 96 pagesLanguage: GermanDimensions: width 202 mm, height 202 mm, thickness 14 mmWeight440 g

Kosmos Publisher – Mini PigsMinis, as the small bristle animals are affectionately known, are very much in vogue. The cute pigs elicit cries of delight. And rightly so: they look cute, are cuddly, intelligent, docile and funny. Allergy sufferers can also breathe a sigh of relief, as the bristle animals do not shed. Elke Striowsky, an expert on mini pigs, describes how to keep, care for and feed minis so that they feel great.Summary: Elke Striowsky, an expert on miniature pigs, describes how to keep, care for and feed miniature pigs so that they feel very comfortable.Details:Type of binding: Hard coverPublisher: KosmosYear of publication: 2012Edition: 2nd A.Pages: 128 pagesLanguage: GermanDimensions: width 164 mm, height 220 mm, thickness 15 mmWeight: 454 g

Chickens Love – GU GuideThis comprehensive book on chicken keeping, chicken feed, diseases, with tips and many other important topics relating to chickens, is the ultimate guide. The book is suitable for beginners in chicken keeping as well as for more experienced keepers – after all, you never stop learning.Wonderful as a gift or to acquire specialised knowledge from the expert.A chicken rarely stays alone, because these trusting, very busy, easy-care and clever pets are winning more and more hearts and are now even populating urban gardens. This is not surprising, as chickens are frugal, inexpensive and very uncomplicated and provide us with an egg every day.The devoted chicken mum Katharina von der Leyen shows in this all-encompassing practical guide how to truly make your feathered friends happy and keep them healthy. She shares her extensive knowledge about chickens, including special methods such as rose petals in the litter to deter pests and tips for chicken wellness and entertainment. With many fascinating background stories about this new favourite pet.Extensive chicken knowledge: All the important information on chicken keeping, chicken breeds, chicken coops, free-range and diseasesGuide to happy chickens: favourite feed, chicken wellness and entertainmentBackground information on the anatomy of the animals and the miracle eggNumerous tried-and-tested and delicious recipes for using eggs quickly and in a variety of waysSummaryThe emotional chicken guide by GU bestselling author and passionate chicken mum Katharina von der Leyen. With many new insights – even for experienced chicken keepers – showing what truly makes chickens happy

Outdoor enclosures for European tortoises A guide to natural husbandry in your own garden – 14–99 years Fortunately, the design of natural enclosures for European tortoises has increasingly become a focus for many tortoise owners in recent years. The tortoises’ natural habitat should serve as a model for keeping them in your own garden. The third volume in the series ‘Guide to Keeping European Tortoises’ deals with the topic of outdoor enclosures. In this book, authors Torsten Kiefer and Thorsten Geier share their many years of experience in designing tortoise enclosures. Taking nature as a model, this book provides a wealth of information on enclosure size, fencing and creating as diverse an environment as possible. The topic of cold frames and greenhouses is also presented in detail, including the necessary equipment. Furthermore, there is extensive information on food and enclosure plants (as well as unsuitable or poisonous plants) and a description of various enclosures for breeding, balcony enclosures, emergency enclosures, etc. Numerous photos showcase outdoor enclosures of all kinds and are intended to provide inspiration for your own garden. Other topics include accidents in enclosures, protection against predators and common mistakes in tortoise enclosures. This book aims to highlight the importance of natural husbandry in outdoor enclosures and to present the ‘European tortoises’ (Hobby) from a very special perspective. A book packed with ideas for designing outdoor enclosures.

NTV Discover the bats Eckhard Grimmberger 48 pages numerous illustrations  Large format: 20.7 x 28 cm, hardcover Contents: Bats used to be scary for many people and were often even persecuted. Today, these peaceful nocturnal creatures are all protected and more and more people are taking an interest in them. At over 60 million years old, they have lived on earth much longer than humans. In this book you can find out how they have managed to do this, where they live, what they feed on, how they sleep through the winter and many other exciting facts. Welcome to the world of bats and flying foxes!Mice with wings and flying dogs?Ghosts of the nightThe mysterious senses of batsThe menu of the batsBat marriage and maternity roostsWhen winter comes ...Observe and explore batsDangers for batsWe help batsExtra: Bat quizUseful addresses

The garden pond - from the mini water garden to the swimming pond 156 pages 148 colour photos, 15 tables and 4 colour drawings hardback Author Dorothee Waechter Ulmer Eugen Verlag Construction methods and planning aids Planting and caring for aquatic plants and introducing animals Original design ideas One of the most popular design elements in the garden is your own pond. This book gives you the right tips on planting and animal colonisation for every type, whether natural pond, ornamental pond or swimming pond. It guides you through the planning and construction of your favourite haven of peace and provides practical help for any difficulties that may arise. In addition, important maintenance steps are shown and organised in a work calendar.

Dähne - Garden pond algae guideCountless enquiries about algae control are received by hotlines and in Internet forums during the garden pond season. Algae are probably the most hated plants, yet they are often lifesavers in the garden pond, because without them many fish and other creatures would perish miserably. As a recognised expert, the author provides a better understanding of the role of algae in different types of ponds. He shows the causes of excessive algae growth and explains how it can be prevented. This attractively illustrated guide finally provides a comprehensive and practical explanation of what really helps to combat green water, filamentous algae and stagnant algae.