For the best book I've read on Wildlife Gardening, try "No Nettles Required".
(£2.40 on Amazon)
It's written by a scientist who actually studied over several years, the plants and habitats that support most wildlife.
It contains a few shockers:
- native plants aren't actually that good at attracting wildlife
- Nettles are almost useless for butterflies
- commercial insect nest boxes are pretty useless
- The best things to have are trees and ponds