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conversations.value: Give me a description for a book titled Best Birdhouses for Your Backyard about Minneapolis, Minnesota with the genre: Crafts, Hobbies & Home, Home Improvement & Design.
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conversations.value: the author is a freelance writer and editor who lives in Minneapolis, Minnesota.
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conversations.value: Give me the first four paragraphs for this book.. Start with the sentence 'Best Birdhouses for Your Backyard
  Birds are nothing new to Michael Berger'.
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conversations.value: Best Birdhouses for Your Backyard
  Birds are nothing new to Michael Berger. Introduced as a small child to bird watching and bird feeding by his father and two great aunts, he has been actively finding ways to promote those activities in others ever since.
  Over the years, he has received numerous commendations for his conservation efforts. As an Eagle Scout and assistant cubmaster for the Cub Scouts of America, Michael works at instilling his love for the outdoors in both children and adults alike. He is an avid caver and scuba diver, and is a member of the National Speleological Society.
  There have been other special individuals throughout the years who have helped instill in me the knowledge and love of the outdoors. Stacy Doose, scout leader and caver extraordinaire, who got me hooked on caving and bats; George McElroy, who gave me my first birdhouse; and countless others with whom I have had the pleasure of hiking and birding over the years. Thank you for the wisdom and love of all things outdoors that you helped pass along.
  As I grew older, one of my springtime duties was to patrol the fence line and repair any houses that had fallen on hard times. I'd drag an otherwise oneday chore out into a weekend endeavor, using every excuse I could think of to spend more time in tracking down nests, climbing trees and hauling out whatever tools I could get my hands on to effect those much-needed repairs. And after all these years, I still find just as much delight in providing shelter for our feathered neighbors as I did in my youth.
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conversations.value: Give me five more paragraphs.
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conversations.value: Tree swallows also prefer this type of nest box. But since tree swallows are extremely territorial, simply mount two boxes within 15 to 20 feet of each other. That way, you're sure to have one available for bluebirds.
  Bluebird nests are very vulnerable to predation, especially if fence posts are used as mounting surfaces. Make sure you use some sort of predator guard to help protect the nest.
  Blowflies also are a real problem for bluebirds. The larvae attach themselves to newly hatched birds and suck away the nestlings' blood. Inspect regularly for blowfly larvae, and don't be afraid to pick up the nestlings in your efforts — it's an old wives' tale that a nestling touched by human hands will be abandoned by its mother.
  Bluebird nest boxes can be vulnerable to predation, especially if mounted on old fence posts that are easily climbed by animals. To keep the nests safe, use some form of predator guard. I've used different types of guards over the years, and while none is perfect, I've found these four to work rather well at protecting the nest.
  The first type is called a baffle block, and it is perhaps the simplest form of protection. A baffle block is nothing more than an extension of the entrance hole. The baffle block makes it difficult for raccoons to reach in and grab eggs or nestlings (see drawing 1). A version I've seen of this idea includes mounting a section of copper pipe in the opening. By adding the pipe, you make it next to impossible for squirrels or other gnawing animals to attempt to enlarge the opening.
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conversations.value: Add another sentence about hiding, nesting.
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conversations.value: Tree swallows also prefer this type of nest box. But since tree swallows are extremely territorial, simply mount two boxes within 15 to 20 feet of each other. That way, you're sure to have one available for bluebirds. 
  Bluebird nests are very vulnerable to predation, especially if fence posts are used as mounting surfaces. Make sure you use some sort of predator guard to help protect the nest. 
  Blowflies also are a real problem for bluebirds. The larvae attach themselves to newly hatched birds and suck away the nestlings' blood. Inspect regularly for blowfly larvae, and don't be afraid to pick up the nestlings in your efforts — it's an old wives' tale that a nestling touched by human hands will be abandoned by its mother. Also lift up the nest itself to make sure that there are no larvae hiding in the darkness of the nesting material. 
  Bluebird nest boxes can be vulnerable to predation, especially if mounted on old fence posts that are easily climbed by animals. To keep the nests safe, use some form of predator guard. I've used different types of guards over the years, and while none is perfect, I've found these four to work rather well at protecting the nest. 
  The first type is called a baffle block, and it is perhaps the simplest form of protection. A baffle block is nothing more than an extension of the entrance hole. The baffle block makes it difficult for raccoons to reach in and grab eggs or nestlings (see drawing 1). A version I've seen of this idea includes mounting a section of copper pipe in the opening. By adding the pipe, you make it next to impossible for squirrels or other gnawing animals to attempt to enlarge the opening.
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conversations.value: Give me the last four paragraphs.. End with the sentence '
  Local bird populations will fluctuate, however, and birds absent for a period of time should not concern you.'.
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conversations.value: Once you begin feeding during the winter, don't stop. Birds become dependent on a food source and may not locate an alternative once you stop feeding them. There are a variety of seeds and foods that attract birds. The development of black oil sunflower seeds revolutionized bird feeding. It is the single favorite and most nutritious food for birds. Adding specialty foods to feeders will attract even a wider variety of birds. In the summer, for example, sugar water attracts hummingbirds; fruit brings northern orioles, waxwings, blue jays and thrashers; and mealworms can lure bluebirds. In the spring and fall, thistle seed will attract the Harris' sparrow and red-breasted nuthatch. A mixture of black oil sunflower and thistle seeds attracts evening grosbeaks, redpolls and pine siskins during the winter. Niger thistle attracts purplefinches, housefinches and goldfinches all year long. Suet will be utilized regularly by wood-peckers, nuthatches and chickadees.
  Placement of your feeder is as important as the feed you put in it. First, consider where you want to watch your birds. Is it by a window, a glass door, or from the second story? Pick a feeder location that is easily accessible for filling with food and one that's out of the wind. Also consider the mess that empty and spilled seeds will cause below the feeder. Finally, it's important to keep unwanted predators, such as stray cats, away from your feeder. Cats kill millions of songbirds annually and should be prevented from climbing near feeders.
  Check your feeder for cleanliness — a dirty feeder may cause disease or discourage birds from coming.
  Local bird populations will fluctuate, however, and birds absent for a period of time should not concern you.