Hummingbirds: My Winter Guests (Hardcover)

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Arnette Heidcamp has had more experiences with hummingbirds in her house than any other bird lover. After sharing the story of Squeak and Rosie, she now tells us about ten more feathered visitors in Hummingbirds: My Winter Guests.

Arnette's winter guests were birds who because of illness or injury were unable to fly south for the winter, or birds that had migrated to the wrong place and needed a winter refuge. Among them were Charlie, a rubythroat who was attacked by a cat; Little Peeper, with a shoulder injury; K-T, the little miracle bird who flew into a window at full speed and survived; Little One, a baby hummingbird who was abandoned when her nest was destroyed; and finally, joining K-T in the sunroom for a winter filled with hummingbird interaction, Cry- stal and Red, Arnette's third and fourth rufous hummingbirds in three years.

Sooner or later all of Arnette's guests, much to her sorrow, left her to return to their hummingbird wilds. She is happy for them but misses them all.

Here is another charming tale in a most readable series, a wonderful tribute to the indomitable spirit of the hummingbird. Hummingbirds: My Winter Guests will have you examining closely each tiny bird you are fortunate enough to see, in search of K-T, Charlie, and all of Arnette's feathered friends.

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Arnette Heidcamp has had more experiences with hummingbirds in her house than any other bird lover. After sharing the story of Squeak and Rosie, she now tells us about ten more feathered visitors in Hummingbirds: My Winter Guests.

Arnette's winter guests were birds who because of illness or injury were unable to fly south for the winter, or birds that had migrated to the wrong place and needed a winter refuge. Among them were Charlie, a rubythroat who was attacked by a cat; Little Peeper, with a shoulder injury; K-T, the little miracle bird who flew into a window at full speed and survived; Little One, a baby hummingbird who was abandoned when her nest was destroyed; and finally, joining K-T in the sunroom for a winter filled with hummingbird interaction, Cry- stal and Red, Arnette's third and fourth rufous hummingbirds in three years.

Sooner or later all of Arnette's guests, much to her sorrow, left her to return to their hummingbird wilds. She is happy for them but misses them all.

Here is another charming tale in a most readable series, a wonderful tribute to the indomitable spirit of the hummingbird. Hummingbirds: My Winter Guests will have you examining closely each tiny bird you are fortunate enough to see, in search of K-T, Charlie, and all of Arnette's feathered friends.

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Product Details

• Hardcover: 204 pages
• Publisher: Crown; 1st edition (September 23, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0517708841
• ISBN-13: 978-0517708842
• Product Dimensions: 7.4 x 5.1 x 0.6 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 4.2 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (5 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #1,344,945 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A delightful book that shares a rare intimacy with hummers., November 17, 1998

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Hummingbirds : My Winter Guests is a wonderful little book. It is rare to have the opportunity to view hummingbirds so closely over a long period of time. The author conveys the personality of each of her little guests, and educates you about them without reading like a textbook. I fell in love with each of her guests, and was sad as each of them left. My only criticism is that she never finished the story of Peeper. She said that all of her guests eventually left and described each one's leaving, Peeper's healing and leave-taking were not addressed. Since he became my favorite, I still want to know more of what happened to him. I have 2 more of her books to read - I'm saving them for when I need a day of magic, which these books certainly present.

4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Delightful and charming ..., April 16, 2000

By A Customer

This is a delightful book that shares the intimate lives of hummingbirds on-the-mend. I fell in love with all the author's wintering guests: Charlie, Little One, Peeper, Red, Crystal, and K-T. I was sincerely sad when the book ended; I wished there were a hundred more pages. Aside from the book being full of love and wonder, it's also an informative book that explores hummingbird behavior. Some of the information that Ms. Heidcamp shares was helpful for me, since I have spent much of my time watching hummingbirds in my own tree-studded backyard. It is obvious that the author genuinely loves these beautiful little gems, as she diligently nurtures these birds back to health so that they may be released back into nature. I honestly felt her sadness in "letting go." My only disappointment is that Ms. Heidcamp did not mention what happened to Peeper, the "Little Angel," with a shoulder injury. I would like to know how things worked out for him. I would also love to learn more about some of the questions readers and bird lovers have asked the author over the years and her answers to those questions.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Delightful and charming ..., April 16, 2000

By A Customer

This is a delightful book that shares the intimate lives of hummingbirds on-the-mend. I fell in love with all the author's wintering guests: Charlie, Little One, Peeper, Red, Crystal, and K-T. I was sincerely sad when the book ended; I wished there were a hundred more pages. Aside from the book being full of love and wonder, it's also an informative book that explores hummingbird behavior. Some of the information that Ms. Heidcamp shares was helpful for me, since I have spent much of my time watching hummingbirds in my own tree-studded backyard. It is obvious that the author genuinely loves these beautiful little gems, as she diligently nurtures these birds back to health so that they may be released back into nature. I honestly felt her sadness in "letting go." My only disappointment is that Ms. Heidcamp did not mention what happened to Peeper, the "Little Angel," with a shoulder injury. I would like to know how things worked out for him. I would also love to learn more about some of the questions readers and bird lovers have asked the author over the years and her answers to those questions.