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Hummingbirds Stan Tekiela

Hummingbirds By Stan Tekiela

Hummingbirds by Stan Tekiela


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Award-winning author and wildlife photographer Stan Tekiela presents a fascinating study of hummingbirds in a collection of photographs and information.

Hummingbirds Summary

Hummingbirds: Marvels of the Bird World by Stan Tekiela

Marvel 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 hummingbirds various species, from ruby-throated to rufous. He documented every aspect of the hummingbirds 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. Stans 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.

About Stan Tekiela

Naturalist, wildlife photographer and writer Stan Tekiela is the author of more than 190 field guides, nature books, childrens books, wildlife audio CDs, puzzles and playing cards, presenting many species of birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, trees, wildflowers and cacti in the United States. With a Bachelor of Science degree in Natural History from the University of Minnesota and as an active professional naturalist for more than 30 years, Stan studies and photographs wildlife throughout the United States and Canada. He has received various national and regional awards for his books and photographs. Also a well-known columnist and radio personality, his syndicated column appears in more than 25 newspapers and his wildlife programs are broadcast on a number of Midwest radio stations.

Table of Contents

Amazing Hummingbirds

The Hummingbird Family

None So Fair

A Good Name

Origins of the Species

The Worlds 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

Wheres 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

Helpful Resources

Additional information

NPB9781647552466
9781647552466
164755246X
Hummingbirds: Marvels of the Bird World by Stan Tekiela
New
Paperback
Adventure Publications, Incorporated
2022-06-23
160
N/A
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