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| Author | : Laura Erickson |
| Publisher | : Storey Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 209 |
| Release | : 2015-04-21 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 1612122299 |
See the intimate lives of birds as never before! Laura Erikson and Marie Read document the family lives of more than 50 common North American birds through breathtaking close-up photography. Stunning images of hummingbirds, owls, tanagers, and more showcase different stages of avian development and capture the loving bond that exists within each bird family. Bird enthusiasts of all feathers will cherish these beautiful images of courting, nest construction, eggs, nestlings, feeding time, and much more.
| Author | : Sheri Williamson |
| Publisher | : Houghton Mifflin Harcourt |
| Total Pages | : 290 |
| Release | : 2001 |
| Genre | : Fiction |
| ISBN | : 9780618024964 |
Covering 31 North American species, with more than 250 color photos and 33 maps, this is the most comprehensive field guide to hummingbirds. Introductory chapters cover the natural history of hummingbirds, ways to attract and feed them, and major hot spots in the United States and Canada for observing these fascinating birds. The 31 color plates illustrate 28 species, 7 hybrid combinations, 3 forms of albinism, and 4 species of sphinx moths often mistaken for hummingbirds. Species accounts provide in-depth information on plumage, molt, songs and calls, wing sounds, similar species, behavior, habitat, distribution, taxonomy, and conservation concerns. Detailed range maps show breeding, non-breeding, and year-round distribution, migration routes, and records outside expected areas of occurrence.
| Author | : James Parry |
| Publisher | : Bloomsbury Wildlife |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2012 |
| Genre | : Birds |
| ISBN | : 9781847739377 |
Bird courtship and display can be one of the most captivating events in the natural world. This book looks at natural selection and why birds have evolved different reproduction strategies, examining territories, birdsong, displays and dealing with rivals.
| Author | : Eileen M Stark |
| Publisher | : Mountaineers Books |
| Total Pages | : 645 |
| Release | : 2014-09-24 |
| Genre | : Gardening |
| ISBN | : 1594858675 |
CLICK HERE to download sample native plants from Real Gardens Grow Natives For many people, the most tangible and beneficial impact they can have on the environment is right in their own yard. Aimed at beginning and veteran gardeners alike, Real Gardens Grow Natives is a stunningly photographed guide that helps readers plan, implement, and sustain a retreat at home that reflects the natural world. Gardening with native plants that naturally belong and thrive in the Pacific Northwest’s climate and soil not only nurtures biodiversity, but provides a quintessential Northwest character and beauty to yard and neighborhood! For gardeners and conservationists who lack the time to read through lengthy design books and plant lists or can’t afford a landscape designer, Real Gardens Grow Natives is accessible yet comprehensive and provides the inspiration and clear instruction needed to create and sustain beautiful, functional, and undemanding gardens. With expert knowledge from professional landscape designer Eileen M. Stark, Real Gardens Grow Natives includes: * Detailed profiles of 100 select native plants for the Pacific Northwest west of the Cascades, plus related species, helping make plant choice and placement. * Straightfoward methods to enhance or restore habitat and increase biodiversity * Landscape design guidance for various-sized yards, including sample plans * Ways to integrate natives, edibles, and nonnative ornamentals within your garden * Specific planting procedures and secrets to healthy soil * Techniques for propagating your own native plants * Advice for easy, maintenance using organic methods
| Author | : Millie Miller |
| Publisher | : Big Earth Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 68 |
| Release | : 1987 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 9781555660123 |
Reminiscent of nineteenth-century botanical prints, the full-color illustrations in these small nature guides are miniature watercolors, as delightful to look at as they are accurate.
| Author | : Laura Erickson |
| Publisher | : Storey Publishing, LLC |
| Total Pages | : 153 |
| Release | : 2020-10-27 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 1635862752 |
From the lifelong devotion of the American crow to the dalliances of the eastern bluebird, from the bald eagle’s dazzling aerial display to the male ruby-throated hummingbird’s reputation as a “deadbeat dad” — courtship, mating, and parenting differ dramatically among birds. Ornithologist and author Laura Erickson takes readers on a romance-fueled romp through the love lives of 35 species, exploring the diversity of avian approaches to pairing up. Each species spotlight pairs Erickson’s remarkable depth of scientific knowledge with her talent for drawing humorous and insightful parallels between human and bird. The result is a riveting read for bird-watchers and nature lovers alike.
| Author | : Dan True |
| Publisher | : |
| Total Pages | : 232 |
| Release | : 1993 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : |
Life-size photos of the male and female of each of the sixteen species along with detailed information and maps.
| Author | : Lillian Q. Stokes |
| Publisher | : Little, Brown |
| Total Pages | : 188 |
| Release | : 2008-11-16 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 031604847X |
Attract amazing hummingbirds to your backyard! With this comprehensive, beautifully illustrated guide, you'll find it easy to attract these tiny jewel-like birds to your own yard. With this comprehensive, beautifully illustrated guide, you'll find it easy to attract these tiny, jewel-like birds to your own yard. The Stokes Hummingbird Book provides all the information you need to bring hummingbirds up close, identify them, and understand their fascinating and varied behavior. The book includes: Range maps and full-color photographs to help you identify and locate hummingbirds Information on how to select the proper feeders, what to use in them, when to put them up, and when to take them down Advice on what flowers to plant to attract hummingbirds in your part of the country Amazing facts about hummingbirds, such as how fast they fly and how much they weigh Guidelines for photographing hummingbirds Complete information on hummingbird behavior, including flight displays, breeding habits, and feeding A special section on attracting orioles, with photographs and behavior guides for each of the eight species found in North America A resource list for hummingbird supplies
| Author | : Noriko Carroll |
| Publisher | : Andrews McMeel Publishing |
| Total Pages | : 124 |
| Release | : 2006-03 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 9780740757075 |
Provides full-color photographs that chronicle the life of a hummingbird, following the story of Honey, an adult female, and her two chicks, Ray and Zen, including building a nest, laying the eggs, hatching, and their first flight.
| Author | : Kenn Kaufman |
| Publisher | : Mariner Books |
| Total Pages | : 0 |
| Release | : 2015 |
| Genre | : Nature |
| ISBN | : 9780618456949 |
The only field guide for identifying the birds, mammals, trees, wildflowers, insects, reptiles, amphibians, fishes, spiders, mushrooms, ferns, grasses, and sky of the Midwest.
