Download or read book The Hummingbird Book written by Lillian Q. Stokes and published by Little, Brown. This book was released on 2008-11-16 with total page 186 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Attract amazing hummingbirds to your backyard! With this comprehensive, beautifully illustrated guide, you'll find it easy to attract these tiny jewel-like birds to your own yard. With this comprehensive, beautifully illustrated guide, you'll find it easy to attract these tiny, jewel-like birds to your own yard. The Stokes Hummingbird Book provides all the information you need to bring hummingbirds up close, identify them, and understand their fascinating and varied behavior. The book includes: Range maps and full-color photographs to help you identify and locate hummingbirds Information on how to select the proper feeders, what to use in them, when to put them up, and when to take them down Advice on what flowers to plant to attract hummingbirds in your part of the country Amazing facts about hummingbirds, such as how fast they fly and how much they weigh Guidelines for photographing hummingbirds Complete information on hummingbird behavior, including flight displays, breeding habits, and feeding A special section on attracting orioles, with photographs and behavior guides for each of the eight species found in North America A resource list for hummingbird supplies

Download or read book The Hummingbird Book and Feeder written by Neil Dawe and published by Price Stern Sloan. This book was released on 2000-04-01 with total page 64 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Packaged with a uniquely crafted hummingbird feeder, this colorful book features details and facts about how and where these fascinating birds live. A brief field guide also is included.

Download or read book Stokes Beginner s Guide to Hummingbirds written by Donald Stokes and published by Little, Brown. This book was released on 2002-04-29 with total page 144 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A pocket-size, brilliantly colorful, simple-to-use guide tohummingbirds, containing dozens of full-color photographs that enable readers of all ages to identify the most common species; range maps; tips on attracting hummingbirds, information on habitat needs, life cycle, food preferences; and much more.

Download or read book A Field Guide to Hummingbirds of North America written by Sheri Williamson and published by Houghton Mifflin Harcourt. This book was released on 2001 with total page 290 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Covering 31 North American species, with more than 250 color photos and 33 maps, this is the most comprehensive field guide to hummingbirds. Introductory chapters cover the natural history of hummingbirds, ways to attract and feed them, and major hot spots in the United States and Canada for observing these fascinating birds. The 31 color plates illustrate 28 species, 7 hybrid combinations, 3 forms of albinism, and 4 species of sphinx moths often mistaken for hummingbirds. Species accounts provide in-depth information on plumage, molt, songs and calls, wing sounds, similar species, behavior, habitat, distribution, taxonomy, and conservation concerns. Detailed range maps show breeding, non-breeding, and year-round distribution, migration routes, and records outside expected areas of occurrence.

Download or read book My First Bird Book and Bird Feeder written by and published by Workman Publishing. This book was released on 2012-01-01 with total page 113 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Discover over 30 fascinating backyard birds in this full-color illustrated field guide.

Download or read book To Kill a Hummingbird written by J.R. Ripley and published by Lyrical Press. This book was released on 2017-07-11 with total page 256 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: For Amy Simms, owner of Birds & Bees, nothing is more important than impressing her old professor, but this odd bird is about to fall to earth . . . When her favorite ornithology professor comes calling, Birds & Bees owner Amy Simms hangs six hummingbird feeders around the shop to welcome Professor Livingston with a flock of his favorite flying creatures. But Amy soon finds that the sugar water in the feeders brings more than a swarm of hummingbirds. It also attracts murder. Professor Livingston is just as friendly as Amy remembers, but something seems to be troubling him. When Amy pays him a visit that night, she finds the professor slumped over a table with a pair of scissors buried in his neck. And standing over his body is Rose Smith, the local bookseller, who claims she killed him. But while the police believe they have a bird in hand, Amy thinks the real killer may still be in the bush . . . Praise for J.R. Ripley’s Beignets, Brides and Bodies “A clever, amusing cozy.” —Publishers Weekly “Ripley’s entertaining second series outing is a tasty option for foodie mystery fans of Sandra Balzo and Jessica Beck.” — Library Journal

Download or read book The Mini Hummingbird Feeder written by Alison Trulock and published by Running Press. This book was released on 2006-03-28 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A tiny feeding kit designed to give the many people who travel to America each year, the opportunity to get close to the beautiful flower-kissing hummingbirds. It contains a feeder, a suction cup, a bottle filled with sugar, and a 32-page miniature book. Easy feeder preparation and maintenance design is discussed in the book.

Download or read book The Stokes Birdfeeder Book written by Lillian Q. Stokes and published by Hachette UK. This book was released on 2008-11-15 with total page 225 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Copiously illustrated with maps, line drawings, and full-color photographs, this large format paperback book contains the essential information that backyard nature enthusiasts want and need to select feeders and understand the basics of birdfeeding. Now you can start to enjoy the birds at your feeder more than you ever have before! This book will help you in three important ways: You can attract more birds by following our easy method of providing the Four Basic Feeders. If you are just starting out, we offer helpful tips for choosing the best feeders and the birds' favorite foods. You can become an expert at identifying your feeder birds with this book. There is a beautiful color photograph of both male and female for each bird, accompanied by identification clues. You can understand the behavior of birds at your feeder, because for each bird there is a chapter filled with fascinating information about its life. Don't let another day go by without starting on this path to a richer experience at your feeders. Also included is your own Bird Feeder Journal.

Download or read book Hummingbirds written by Stephanie Bennett and published by . This book was released on 1998 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The tiny hummingbird is a fascinating fowl. These amazing creatures enthrall us with their stealth and speed, as well as with their colorful feathers and soft buzzing sound. Packed with feeder parts, HUMMINGBIRDS offers a wealth of fascinating facts along with detailed instructions on how to recycle a plastic pop bottle into a hummingbird feeder.

Download or read book The Complete Book of Hummingbirds written by Tony Tilford and published by Thunder Bay Press. This book was released on 2015-03-01 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A fascinating reference guide to nature's "jewels in flight." Often called "jewels in flight" due to their brilliant plumage, the tiny hummingbird is a welcome friend in gardens and on patios everywhere. These fascinating little avians have long captured our imagination with their spectacular beauty and magical ability to hover in midair. Discover these remarkable little birds in the Complete Book of Hummingbirds by Tony Tilford. This is the ultimate reference guide to hummingbirds, featuring a comprehensive overview of the birds' biology, evolution, behavior, breeding, and migration patterns. You'll be awestruck by the amazing updated collection of full-color photographs depicting hummingbirds in flight and at rest in the Gallery of Hummingbirds. Learn how to attract hungry hummingbirds to your garden! Discover the kinds of plants and flowers that they love to visit, and how to create artificial feeding stations by making your own hummingbird food. From Woodnymphs and Mountain-Gems to Plovercrests and Hillstars, this thorough book describes all the hummingbirds of the world, and includes a helpful reference section, complete with a glossary and recommended websites for further reading.

Download or read book Lucy and Henrietta the Hummingbird written by Debbie Sullivan and published by Christian Faith Publishing, Inc.. This book was released on 2022-11-03 with total page 29 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: While babysitting her youngest grandchild, several hummingbirds would surround the bird feeders. One of the birds was very aggressive at feeding time. One would fly so close its wings brushed her hair. This bird was named Henrietta. The story of Henrietta, believed to be inspired by God, came easily. This book was written for her grandchildren.

Download or read book The Humane Gardener written by Nancy Lawson and published by Chronicle Books. This book was released on 2017-04-18 with total page 226 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: In this eloquent plea for compassion and respect for all species, journalist and gardener Nancy Lawson describes why and how to welcome wildlife to our backyards. Through engaging anecdotes and inspired advice, profiles of home gardeners throughout the country, and interviews with scientists and horticulturalists, Lawson applies the broader lessons of ecology to our own outdoor spaces. Detailed chapters address planting for wildlife by choosing native species; providing habitats that shelter baby animals, as well as birds, bees, and butterflies; creating safe zones in the garden; cohabiting with creatures often regarded as pests; letting nature be your garden designer; and encouraging natural processes and evolution in the garden. The Humane Gardener fills a unique niche in describing simple principles for both attracting wildlife and peacefully resolving conflicts with all the creatures that share our world.

Download or read book The Hummingbird Feeder Kit written by Running Press and published by Running Press. This book was released on 2008-04-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Just when your backyard seems commonplace and boring, a visiting hummingbird can dart in and liven it up. These daring acrobats of the skies show off with spectacular twists, loops, and upside down, backward, and side-to-side tricks, demonstrating more stunts than Evel Knievel. This kit is easy to set-up-just add sugar water-you'll be attracting exciting hummingbirds in no time. Everything you need is included: flower-shaped feeder with hanger, hummingbird stickers, and 32-page Hummingbird Handbook.

Download or read book Humm Humm Hummingbird written by Angelita Streeter and published by . This book was released on 2024 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book teaches young children about hummingbirds and friendship.

Download or read book Hummingbird Lover Watch the Hummingbirds written by Hummingbird by Puko and published by . This book was released on 2021-02-16 with total page 120 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hummingbird Notebook Perfect notebook as a gift for anyone, who loves hummingbirds. Get this funny Humminbird gift for hummingbird dads, or hummingbird moms. Perfect for hummingbird lovers, hummie enthusiasts, and hummingbird nectar feeders. Great journal as a gift for Christmas, birthdays, or any other giving-occasions. Size 6 x 9 inches 120 pages Printed on white paper Matte cover finish

Download or read book Happy Hummingbirds written by Dennis Collins and published by Tate Publishing & Enterprises. This book was released on 2008-06-01 with total page 24 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: BZZZ! BZZZ! Ahh, the joys of hummingbirds flitting in the summertime bliss. Their unique speed and colors are always a delight. Follow Helen Hummingbird and her family of graceful enchantments as they go on the adventure of a lifetime to build their new home out of fireworks for the Fourth of July. Happy Hummingbirds by Dennis Collins reminds readers of all ages of the charm that hummingbirds add to hot summer days! Dont forget to fill up your humming bird feeder this summer and expect a visit from Helen and her friends. This book is an eLIVE book, meaning each printed copy contains a special code redeemable for the free download of the audio book version of the book.

Download or read book Hummingbirds Their Life and Behavior written by Esther Quesada Tyrrell and published by Crown Publishing Group (NY). This book was released on 1985 with total page 232 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Robert Tyrrell, the world's foremost photographer of hummingbirds, has successfully captured on film the utterly fascinating day-to-day activities of our colorful North American species. Included among the 235 full-color pictures are never-before-photographed sequences such as nesting, molting, preening and territorial aggression, as well as an unprecedented portfolio of hummingbirds feeding from wildflowers. Esther Tyrrell has written the accompanying illuminating text, by far the most complete and up-to-date information on hummingbirds ever assembled, which will make this book the definitive source for both scientists and the general reader for years to come. This lavishly illustrated volume opens with an introduction to this lovely family of