Birds in the natural garden

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

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

Bede at Ulmer - Natural Swimming Garden Pond In this practice-orientated workbook you will learn which requirements and which building materials you need for a natural pool in your garden. The construction process is explained step by step. The author deals in particular detail with planting, the animals in and around the swimming pond, the biology of the swimming pond and its maintenance. • Planning and design• Planting• Animals in and around the garden pond• Biology in the garden pond• Care of the swimming pond• Moving water• Examples of self-build ponds

Kosmos - What lives in streams and ponds?Discover the abundance of species in our streams and rivers, ponds and lakes! Otters and beavers, grey herons and white-tailed eagles, trout and salmon, damselflies and yellow burnet beetles, pond lilies and reeds or frogspoons and irises. And many more species... 250 animals and plants in their natural habitat. 320 brilliant colour photos for reliable identification. Appendix on tracks: frogspawn, shells of dragonfly larvae, beaver lodges etc. Extra: simple instructions for determining the water quality. So you can become an expert pond diver! The nature guide in a practical plastic cover - can be used in any weather!

Dähne: From pond to water gardenGering, Claus-Peter and Liebgunde 126 pages, numerous colour photos, 22 x 24.5 cm, hardcover Dähne Verlag Increasing urbanisation strengthens the tendency to withdraw into a "feel-good environment" in one's free time. In a stressful, hectic environment, these quiet oases are intended to give us what everyday life often denies us: namely the opportunity to relax and recharge our batteries, which we need to reactivate ourselves on a daily basis. Water in its many forms offers endless design possibilities for this. The author shows how ponds, bogs and streams can be integrated into the garden landscape in such a way that the impression of a natural water landscape is created.

NTV, amphibians at the garden pond André de Saint-Paul, Ingo Brand & Wolfgang Schmidt 104 pages 96 photos Format: 16,8 x 21,8 With references to"Chemistry in the garden pond""Safety at the garden pond""Design" Content: You will not only get a beautifuland interesting small biotope to theown property, but can also be usedmake an important contribution to nature conservation! Everything you need to know in order for amphibians to settle in your pond The amphibian-friendly garden pond Large species part with splendid pictures With "amphibian calendar" for the garden pond Press commentaries: Following a taste of the time more and more garden pond friends lay themselves ponds, many of them become so-called natural ponds. Surely, only the fewest investors consider thereby, what they can cause. For these a book appeared, which can answer each question, which they could ask, exhaustively, if it refers to the topic: Amphibien at the garden pond . Who knows them all, toads, toads, frogs and newts? All animal species that before man had settled in the places of today's ponds had long been resident and indigenous and had been suppressed for the time being. What to do when they return suddenly and inconspicuously? Many gardeners are aware of the fact that this can happen in well-designed gardens and have been described in some articles (...). So what should we do to get to know these new citizens of the garden better and, if possible, to help them even more? Very simple: Buy and read the book discussed here!Rarely has a book summarized so much worth knowing about this topic so succinctly and comprehensibly.Some garden friends, who are not quite firm with the determination, will use the many clear photos beside the text, in order to determine its pond inhabitants correctly. The text leaves also no wish open, there are chapters about the animal species themselves and such, which have apparently secondary meaning, but for a longer existence of pond and animal are extremely important: "Nature as a model", "Legal regulations", "Settlement of amphibians", "Water supply", "Pond technology" and "Safety at the garden pond" are just a few examples. Everything is presented very clearly and comprehensibly for zoological laymen and is also exciting to read.Conclusion: A 5-star book!Walther Rohdich in The Aquarium 08/2002Recommended(...)Altogether (...) a recommendable book for garden owners who are interested in amphibians, as well as for all amphibian friends and those who want to become one.Petra Kölle in DATZ 9/2002(...)(This book) is intended to serve those who want to create a garden pond in their garden that is as close to nature as possible.The book first of all examines the question of whether the garden pond can be a Noah's ark for amphibians and what position amphibians occupy in the biotope garden pond. The next chapter gives a brief overview of amphibians: evolution, systematics, way of life, catching prey, breathing, voice, reproduction, from egg to lurch, migrations and enemies and diseases. This gives everyone the basic knowledge they need to better understand amphibians. (...)In the following kind descriptions all amphibian-types native with us are introduced except for two (...) in text and picture. Thereby, distribution, way of life and reproduction are discussed in detail. The garden ponds for amphibians are taken into account afterwards, whereby also the remaining garden is included in the discussion. The question "Fish and amphibians in a body of water - is that possible?", which is important for many people, is answered as well as questions about legal regulations, settlement in one's own garden and the construction and maintenance of a garden pond. (...)The last part of the book is about safety at the garden pond, care tips and an "amphibian calendar", which gives an overview of important events in the course of the year of the native species. At the end there is a glossary, a bibliography and an index.The book can be considered as quite successful and gives also the interested layman the possibility of making itself fast familiar with the topic. (...) Altogether a recommendable reading for "newcomers" or advanced readers who are interested in this topic.Peter Janzen, DGHT-AG Anuren, in elaphe 3/2002A feel-good garden for frogsA beautiful garden pond is not just a piece of quality of life. It can also make a contribution to nature and species conservation, according to André de Saint-Paul, Ingo Brand and Wolfgang Schmidt in the book "Amphibien am Gartenteich", published by Natur und Tier - Verlag. Location, pond type, water supply, planting and technology - nothing is left out. In addition the Artenteil equipped like the entire book with excellent color photos presents all domestic tail and frog through species with detailed information and refers also to their special needs.Review in Dresdner newest News of 30.05.2002(...)The book shows the right way. More and more garden owners want to create a piece of nature with frogs, toads and newts.One is also reasonably informed about the work involved in setting up and maintaining such a watercourse. The care of the small water is also important, and here the author gives many care tips.Also the amphibian calendar is valuable, which clearly tells each owner of a garden pond what is happening at which time of the year in his water and when he can find which kind of amphibian there.Get a beautiful and interesting small biotope on your own property. Well informed you can make an important contribution to nature conservation!

Bede at Ulmer - Garden Ponds Your Hobby Water is life - people are drawn to water. Two million satisfied garden pond owners have already fulfilled this wish. With this book, you will quickly come closer to your dream of having your own garden pond! Contents:  The natural pond  The ornamental pond  The goldfish pond  Planning the garden pond  Safety first  Design and construction of a garden pond  Planting the pond  The pond edge design  The water  Some technology  Creating a stream in the garden  Animals in the pond  Care throughout the year  Recognising and eliminating problems  We build our dream pond 

Kosmos, Garden ponds - Create green pond oases and mini water gardens yourself! Gardening with success: Everything for planning and designing your garden pond  140 pages 250 colour illustrations hardback 2nd edition Author Peter Himmelhuber Publisher Kosmos From the contents: Lush plant growth  Clear water and healthy fish  Knowledge for practical use: Technical know-how  Annual work calendar for the whole garden pond year  The most important animals and plants in portrait  Extra: Swimming ponds - quick help with algae