Enjoying Hummingbirds (Paperback)

Larry Gates

ISBN 10: 0811734218 / ISBN 13: 9780811734219

Edité par Stackpole Books, Mechanicsburg, PA, 2007

Paperback. The hummingbird is one of the most attractive and popular birds in North America. Its small size, brilliant colouring, and ability to feed in flight make it a favourite backyard visitor. This colourful guide describes the fascinating life in the wild of a variety of hummingbird species and tells bird lovers how to attract hummingbirds to the backyard. Information from the most recently published research is augmented by personal experiences in the field as well as conversations with hummingbird experts. Topics include hummingbird behaviour, migration, and predators - all illustrated with full-colour photographs. The hummingbird is one of the attractive and popular birds in North America. This guide describes the life in the wild of a variety of hummingbird species. It tells bird lovers how to attract hummingbirds to the backyard. It covers topics such as: hummingbird behaviour, migration, and predators. Shipping may be from our Sydney, NSW warehouse or from our UK or US warehouse, depending on stock availability. N° de réf. du vendeur 9780811734219

Synopsis :

How to identify hummingbirds--where to find them, when to look, and what to expect in the region where you live

Tips for the backyard birder on how to attract and feed hummingbirds
The hummingbird is one of the most attractive and popular birds in North America. Its small size, brilliant coloring, and ability to feed in flight make it a favorite backyard visitor. This colorful guide describes the fascinating life in the wild of a variety of hummingbird species and tells bird lovers how to attract hummingbirds to the backyard. Information from the most recently published research is augmented by personal experiences in the field as well as conversations with hummingbird experts. Topics include hummingbird behavior, migration, and predators--all illustrated with full-color photos.

À propos de l?auteur: Larry and Terrie Gates live in the Chiricahua Mountains of Arizona, where they maintain a garden that has attracted 12 species of hummingbirds. Their popular Web site, www.hummingbirdworld.com, has been a major source of information for tens of thousands of visitors. The Gateses have published numerous articles and photographs and have compiled over 50 Christmas Bird Counts in Mississippi and Arizona.

Détails bibliographiques

Titre : Enjoying Hummingbirds (Paperback)
Éditeur : Stackpole Books, Mechanicsburg, PA
Date d'édition : 2007
Reliure : Paperback
Etat : new