Attracting and Feeding Hummingbirds (T.F.H. Wild Birds Series) | 
| Author: Sheri Williamson
Brand: NYLABONE CORP
Category: Book
Buy New: $7.95
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Avg. Customer Rating:  2 reviews
Sales Rank: 69187
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 64
Shipping Weight (lbs): 2
Dimensions (in): 9.8 x 6.6 x 0.2
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MPN: KT-105
ISBN: 0793835801
Dewey Decimal Number: 598.764
UPC: 018214135807
EAN: 9780793835805
ASIN: 0793835801
Publication Date: January 2000
Availability: Usually ships in 2 to 5 weeks
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Book Description
A short but detailed guide to understanding the fascinating and complex lives of hummingbirds and transforming virtually any yard or garden into a hummingbird haven. Chapters cover the basic biology and behavior of these living jewels as well as how to create healthy hummingbird habitat in the home landscape, select regionally-appropriate plants for the nectar garden, select and maintain feeders, and identify 23 species of hummingbirds found in the United States and Canada. A list of books, videos, magazines, organizations, and web sites gives readers a starting point for further study.
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great information, terrific photographs August 24, 2004
8 out of 10 found this review helpful
This small but information-packed guide is the best I've found for detailed, practical advice about viewing and caring for these little flying jewels. The photographs are breathtaking and the text is well-written and filled with wonderful advice and tips about feeders, habitat, gardens, identification and further resources.
Terrific.
Best little hummingbird book available June 10, 2001
39 out of 39 found this review helpful
Although this gem of a book certainly covers attracting and feeding hummingbirds, including extensive advice on selecting flowers appropriate for each region of the continent, its modest size and simple title don't hint at the true gift within: an ecologist's insight into the natural history of one of our most highly-specialized and most fascinating bird families. The first 14 pages of text and photos are a concise, well-balanced examination of how hummingbirds fit into their environment, written for neither children nor scientists, but for the inquisitive layman. You won't find this content in any other book I've seen.The second part is about plants, and again compresses a wealth of useful information into a succinct but rich overview of what flowers hummingbirds like, and why. More than a plant list, this section will help you understand how to plan a garden that works. There are also sections on feeders, habitat, and species identification. Each is invested with an equally-impressive amount of insight, although as the author advises you'll want a good field guide for serious ID questions (and Sheri is writing one now). Finally, there's a nice listing of organizations and both printed and online resources for further study. I have a collection of hummingbird books, assembled to help me build and maintain hummingbirds.net. This one is one of the three I wouldn't be without.
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