Attracting Butterflies & Hummingbirds to Your Backyard
Attracting Butterflies & Hummingbirds to Your Backyard

Author: Sally Roth

Publisher: Rodale

Published: 2002-10-24

Total Pages: 312

ISBN-13: 9780875968889

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Explains how to attract butterflies and hummingbirds to the backyard garden by creating an ideal habitat and provides a field guide to the sixteen hummingbird species and seventy-five common butterfly species that make North America their home.

Attracting Hummingbirds
Attracting Hummingbirds

Author: Daniel I Stein

Publisher: RMC Publishers

Published: 2021-11-07

Total Pages: 168

ISBN-13: 1777542065

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***SILVER MEDALIST - GLOBAL BOOKS AWARD 2022*** Connect with nature. Support local wildlife. Bring your backyard to life. Whether you are designing a hummingbird haven in your backyard, bringing some life to your apartment window, or just learning about the wild world around you, Attracting Hummingbirds will help you in the first days of planning and as your experience and curiosity grow. Follow along as we discover... The best flowers, plants, and trees to attract and support hummingbirds The three things you should never put in your hummingbird feeder Why hummingbird feathers seem to sparkle and shimmer in the sunlight Just how fast are they moving anyway? How to make your space safe for hummingbirds, avoiding predators and unwanted pests The different species of hummingbirds that live and visit your area How to make sure your feeders or flowers won't interfere with migration or nesting Hummingbird behaviors to spot and share with friends and neighbors And much more… Even if you have no gardening skills, minimal outdoor space, or have never bird-watched before, anyone can welcome hummingbirds into their life with a little help.

Enjoying Hummingbirds
Enjoying Hummingbirds

Author: Larry Gates

Publisher: Stackpole Books

Published: 2007-08

Total Pages: 208

ISBN-13: 9780811734219

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- 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.