The Hummingbird Handbook - Everything You Need to Know About These Fascinating Birds by John Shewey
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Web ID: 14738111Gorgeous and full of information
The Hummingbird Handbook is a must have for anyone who is a fan of the tiny little birds. Hummingbirds are absolutely fascinating and this book takes us through why we should love them, gives us facts and trivia about them, helps us build gardens to attract them, and also lets us know how to identify them. This is basically an all in one book on how to landscape for hummingbirds, plants to choose based on our location, and also which hummers to expect at our gardens. If you love hummingbirds or are simply curious about the tiny little creatures, this book deserves a spot on your bookshelf.
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Beautiful birds, beautiful book!
I've always loved hummingbirds since seeing them frequenting my mom's feeders as a child. They seemed almost magical as the hovered and flitted amongst the flowers and feeders. This book is absolutely beautiful, full of fascinating information from legends and folklore to information on making your yard inviting to hummningbirds and identifying the various species. There are meany gorgeous color photos of the birds, as well. This is definitely a book you will return to time after time.
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Informative Guide, Beautiful Pictures
There is a reason these magnificent birds have captured the interest of people for so long. They are tiny, beautiful, fast and a wonder to behold. While there is a wealth of information, such as trivia, basics, planting and landscapes, and varieties stateside and abroad, my favorite element, hands down, is the stunning photography. The colors and details captured are just breathtaking. This is an excellent resource for all lovers of hummingbirds, from novice to expert. I received a complimentary copy from the publisher via NetGalley and all opinions expressed are my own, freely given.
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Wonderful
5⭐️ I love this cover! Sometimes I just want to sit down and look at pictures of nature. I’m so busy working in the medical field that I’m not outside “living”. This book felt to me like a guided tour through a hummingbird museum. I’ve always been fascinated with humming birds and was surprised to see them actually in my neighborhood. I’m definitely going to try to make my yard more appealing to them in the future. I had no idea that they were first discovered in America. I really liked this book and thought it would make a great coffee table read. In this book you’ll find: *beautiful photos *trivia *hummingbird basics and facts *gallery of species *how to create a likable environment for Hummers. I highly recommend this if you love hummingbirds. It’s so much more than a book with beautiful pictures of hummingbirds. Thank you Timber Press via Netgalley for this wonderful ARC.
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Everything You Need to Know About Hummingbirds!
The hummingbirds are due back any day now. Our feeders are out and just in time, Timber Press is publishing (April 27, 2021), "The Hummingbird Handbook - Everything You Need to Know about These Fascinating Birds" by John Shewey (Birds & Blooms). The book is divided into six basic sections: Trivia, Fictions & Folklore; Hummingbird Basics; Planting and Landscaping; Hummingbirds of the United States; Hummingbirds on the Road; and Hummingbirds Abroad. Written in a straight forward style and filled with glorious photographs, author John Shewey has caught the essence of the little bird that seems to be everyone's favorite. An attractive cover makes "The Hummingbird Handbook" a perfect gift (I just ordered a copy for a friend.) and certainly a title any library should purchase. Some of the facts are amusing and some are tragic like the enormous number of hummingbirds that were once slaughtered for the fashion industry. Photo credits and an extensive index make this book easy to use. Smaller in dimension than one might expect, the book measures 8 x 0.7 x 8.9 inches. HIGHLY RECOMMENDED Thanks to the author, Timber Press, and NetGalley for am ARC in exchange for my honest review.
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Th Hummingbird Handbook
This is an absolutely gorgeous book that is also a comprehensive guide to hummingbirds. The beautiful photos are accompanied by information on hummingbird folklore, different species of hummingbird, hummingbird feeder safety, and ways to make your yard inviting for hummingbirds. This is the bird that looks most like a faerie and captures our imaginations as it hovers over a flower and then flits away, sometimes sparkling incandescently. The photos really do this little creature justice. Any nature lovers and fans of hummingbirds (who isn't?) will love this book. I received a free copy of this book via Netgalley. My review is voluntary and my opinions are my own.
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Wonderfully detailed
I have been dipping in and out of this delightful book for the last 2 weeks. It is the definitive book on hummingbirds, full of spectacular photographs., It details the different species, their habitat and locations (including easy to view maps), along with what they like to eat. It gives information on the plants that these birds love, and how to create a garden that will attract them in your geographic area. I particularly enjoyed all the stories and history on why some of these birds were named the way they were and just the general information about these fascinating creatures. I thoroughly recommend this for anyone interested in hummingbirds.
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Stunning!
“In the end, we will conserve only what we love, love only what we understand, and we will understand only what we are taught.” — Baba Dioum THE HUMMINGBIRD HANDBOOK offers a stunning look at this beloved whirring wonder, one you’ll adore even more after reading this intriguing guide. Colorful photos capture an array of types, including the rufus-crested coquette, for example, whose head feathers rival any British “fascinator.” There are tips on feeders, plants and landscaping to attract these tiny miracles of nature. Hurrah! And eye-opening factoids: Did you know hummingbirds move their wings 10 to 80 times per second (!) while hovering? Also included are maps revealing breeding and migration patterns, plus photos showing which type resides where. A book to be savored and included in every home, school and public library. 5 of 5 Stars Pub Date 13 Apr 2021 Thanks to the author, Timber Press, and NetGalley for the ARC, in exchange for my honest review. #TheHummingbirdHandbook #NetGalley
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