Description
Book SynopsisMarvel at the lives of hummingbirds with this collection of photographs and information by award-winning author and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela.
Their beauty captivates us. Their aerial acrobatics enchant us. Hummingbirds are beloved backyard visitors. They are dainty and elusive. A hummingbird sighting is a remarkable event, one worthy of remembering, cherishing, and sharing with others. Award-winning author, naturalist, and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela believes that hummingbirds are fascinating and adorable birds. He spent more than 10 years traveling across the country to observe and photograph the hummingbird’s various species, from ruby-throated to rufous. He documented every aspect of the hummingbird’s life: major events such as migration and courtship, as well as everyday activities including feeding and sleeping.
The result is a striking portrayal of these amazing animals in Hummingbirds. Stan’s extraordinary photographs depict the backyard birds in a new, unique fashion. His fascinating text, drawn from detailed research and personal observations, provides information about every aspect of the hummingbirds’ lives. Presented with headings and short paragraphs, the coffee-table book is pleasurable to browse and easy to read.
“They are wondrous and beautiful,” says Stan. “Watching them in action is almost magical.”
Unmatched by any other book on the market, Hummingbirds is a must-have for bird watchers, gardeners, and nature lovers.
Table of ContentsAmazing Hummingbirds
The Hummingbird Family
None So Fair
A Good Name
Origins of the Species
The World’s Smallest Bird
Life Span
Staying Alive
Hummers from Coast to Coast
Habitats
Regional Variations
Differences of the Sexes
Feather Lights
Reflective Feathers
Adding Color
White Hummingbirds
Feather Finery
Molting
Masters of Flight
Extraordinary Heart
Eye-catching Sight
Bill Bending
Grooved Tongue
High-speed Digestion
Flower Sweets
Energy in Nectar
Flower Sweets
Hummers and Pollination
Hunting for Insects
Sap Taps
Food Tasting
Saving Energy
Sunbathing Fun
Daily Preening
Bath Time
Call Notes
Wing Singing
Diving Displays
More than Bravado
Territory
Migration
No Free Rides
Time to Leave
Feeder Rest Stops
Migratory Feats
Spring Migration
Breeding Ground Arrivals
Where’s that Feeder?
Establishing a Territory
Nest Construction
Flexible Nest
Mating Encounters
Egg Laying
Dainty Eggs
Incubation Duty
Brood Patch
Hatching
Feeding the Young
Fledgling Life
Independence
Hummingbird Moths
Attracting Hummers
Choosing Feeders
Nectar Recipes
Hummer Myths
Tiny Flying Jewels
Featured Hummingbirds
About the Author
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