Attracting and Feeding Hummingbirds (T.F.H. Wild Birds Series) (Paperback)

~ (Author) "The lives of most familiar hummingbirds are one long travelogue..." (more)
Key Phrases: Gulf Coast, New Mexico, United States (more...)

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If you want to learn more about hummingbirds, this book belongs in your library. -- The Publisher

Wow! This latest book on hummingbirds is going to be a standard. Flowers, feeders, behavior...it's all here. -- The Hummingbird Society Catalog

Product 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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Product Details

• Paperback: 64 pages
• Publisher: TFH Publications (January 2000)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0793835801
• ISBN-13: 978-0793835805
• Product Dimensions: 9.8 x 6.6 x 0.2 inches
• Shipping Weight: 8.8 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (4 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #298,945 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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42 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Best little hummingbird book available, June 9, 2001

By	Lanny Chambers (St. Louis, MO, USA) - See all my reviews

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.

10 of 12 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars great information, terrific photographs, August 24, 2004

By	audrey (white mtns) - See all my reviews (TOP 500 REVIEWER)

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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.

2 of 2 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book on Hummingbirds, July 10, 2009

By	Eileen M. Small - See all my reviews (REAL NAME)

I highly recommend this book. Lots of great information on the lives of hummingbirds, pros & cons of various feeders, types of plants to attract hummers, plus very beautiful photos. Also, gives info for different regions of the U.S.