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Books by Myrna Pearman


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BEAUTY EVERYWHERE: NATURE PHOTO ESSAYS BY MYRNA PEARMAN

​Myrna Pearman has written a monthly nature photo essay in the Red Deer Advocate since 2010. This book is a compilation of these columns from October, 2010 to December, 2015.

Myrna’s photo essays, which meld her love of photography with her love of writing, celebrate the wonder and diversity of local wildlife. She shares her wealth of knowledge in an engaging, entertaining and informative style, telling personal stories and highlighting the random, the unusual and the little-known facts about the amazing wild creatures we share this earth with.  Her goal is to inspire others to find beauty everywhere. ​Purchase on this website.

Beauty Everywhere is also available at these outlets:
​Wild Bird Store, Calgary /Wildbird General Store​, Edmonton/Kerry Wood Nature Centre​, Red Deer /Holmehus Antiques, Red Deer (rural)
​Ponoka Bookstore, Ponoka, FaceBook (403) 783-5300/Eco Cafe, Pigeon Lake/Parkland Garden Centre, Red Deer



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BACKYARD BIRD FEEDING: AN ALBERTA GUIDE BY MYRNA PEARMAN

This book is an updated and revised version of Myrna’s very 
popular Winter Bird Feeding: An Alberta Guide. Expanded
to include all four seasons, it contains a wealth of 
information about how to attract and enjoy backyard
birds throughout the year. It is beautifully illustrated with
line drawings by Alberta artist, Gary Ross, as well as photographs
that have been generously contributed by photographers from
across the Canadian Prairies. ​ Purchase on this website.
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CHARLIE, WINNIE, AND THE BLUEBIRDS
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This book is about Ellis Bird Farm, which was founded in 1982 to honour the legacy of Lacombe-area conservationists, Charlie and Winnie Ellis. The book outlines the history of Ellis Bird Farm and describes the wonderful place that is has become. The farm attracts over 10,000 people a summer and boasts beautiful gardens, a Tea House and a Visitor Centre. Popular, nature-based educational activities are offered throughout the summer. This book is full of spectacular nature photographs.
​You can get more information and purchase this book at Ellis Bird Farm online store.


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NATURESCAPE ALBERTA 

With this step-by-step guide, you can learn how to create and enhance wildlife habitat in your outdoor living space:
Discover and identify some of the interesting plants and animals in your yard and garden,
Learn what plants are most attractive to birds, mammals, bees, butterflies and moths,
Find out what supplemental foods are appealing to backyard wildlife,
With easy-to-follow instructions, learn how to install a water garden that will provide a home for all kinds of wild creatures,
Find out how to make houses and shelters for birds, bats, butterflies, toads and other animals...and much, much more!
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Table of Contents:

CHAPTER 1      Why NatureScape?
CHAPTER 2      Create the Habitat and They Will Come
CHAPTER 3      Variety is the Spice of life:Creating Habitat with Plants
CHAPTER 4       Creating a Hummingbird Garden
CHAPTER 5       The Wet and Wonderful:How to Create Water Gardens
CHAPTER 6       If You Live on a Lake or Waterway
CHAPTER 7       Attracting Amphibians to Your Garden
CHAPTER 8       NatureScaping for Reptiles
CHAPTER 9       Butterflies and Butterfly Gardens
CHAPTER 10    The Majesty of Moths
CHAPTER 11    Helping Hymenoptera
CHAPTER 12    Beetles and NatureScaping
CHAPTER 13    Supporting Spiders in Your Yard   
CHAPTER 14    It's for the Birds [Food, Water, and Shelter] 
CHAPTER 15    Mammals and the Natural Garden
CHAPTER 16    Wildlife Habitat and Schoolyards 
CHAPTER 17    Helping Sick and Injured Wildlife 
CHAPTER 18    Coexisting with Wildlife 

MAPS:   Natural Regions of Alberta

TABLES:
 Common Alberta Feeder Birds
Information about Smaller Secondary Cavity Nesting Birds and the Their Nestboxes
Information about Larger Secondary Cavity Nesting Birds and the Their Nestboxes

Purchase on this website.


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NESTBOXES FOR PRAIRIE BIRDS

THIS BOOK GIVES YOU:
  • nextbox plans that are functional, easy to follow and extensively tested.
  • all the information you need to design, build  and place nestboxes for more than 40 species of cavity-nesting birds native to the Canadian prairies.
  • guidance on how to monitor and maintain an effective nestbox trail and how to keep records of it's success.
  • solutions to potential problems on the nestbox trail , including ways to deal with pest species.
  • the history of cavity-nesting bird conservation in Canada, and a map of both historical and current bluebird nestbox trails on the prairies.
THIS BOOK SHARES WITH YOU:
-the latest research on all aspects of setting up and maintaining nest box trails.
-the findings and field experience of nestbox trail operators from across North America.
-the natural histories of all the cavity-nesting birds on the Canadian prairies-from owls to bluebirds, from creepers to kestrels and from ducks to nuthatches.
-54 colour photographs and more than 80 beautiful illustrations.
-a resource file listing the addresses of conservation organizations, nature centres and wildlife rehabilitation facilities across the prairies.
​You can get more information and purchase this book at Ellis Bird Farm online store.


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 MOUNTAIN BLUEBIRD TRAIL MONITORING GUIDE by Myrna Pearman
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Ellis Bird Farm biologist, Myrna Pearman, has teamed up with bluebird experts from across North America to bring you this up-to-date and comprehensive guide!

You can get more information and purchase this book at Ellis Bird Farm online store.


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CHILDREN'S BLUEBIRD ACTIVITY BOOK

Join Ellis Bird Farm Biologist and life-long bluebird enthusiast, Myrna Pearman, on a journey into the fascinating world of bluebirds! Learn about where bluebirds live, what they eat, and how they go about their daily lives. Most importantly, learn about what YOU can do to help these most beautiful birds!

You can get more information and purchase this book at Ellis Bird Farm online store.


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WINTER BIRD FEEDING GUIDE: An Alberta Guide
Sorry, this particular book is no longer for sale.
This book tells you:
- all you need to know about seed, suet and gourmet bird feeding
- how to understand the behavior of your feeder birds
- how to cope with pets, predators or problems

This book shows you:
- unique and easy-to-build seed and suet feeders
- special feeders that children can build



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Re-posting these images or publishing is not permitted without Myrna's written consent. 
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