Bird houses play a dynamic role in nature. Anywhere you go in this world, you'll see birds relying on man-made bird houses to perform a multitude of functions that help them to live well and be happy. Without bird houses, the avian kingdom would not be the same. This book examines the benefits that birdhouses offer to our environment and details them with an easy-to-read format along with large color images. Bird houses help the environment in 9 ways... Breeding Pest Control Weed Control Soil Fertilization Seed Dispersal Observation & Fact Gathering Ornithophily Biodiversity Humans This book will give you lots of information as far as the 9 benefits, mounting locations, differences between ecosystems and habitats, differences between birdhouses and nestboxes, endangered avian species, laws, statistics, and much more. That's not to mention the easy-to-read print and bright color pictures. Yes, as you flip through the pages, you'll learn and have fun at the same time! The main purpose of this book is to encourage you to mount a birdhouse in your yard and teach you about all the benefits. It is written for the entertainment and education of adults and children 6 years and up.