Attracting Hummingbirds How to Design Backyard Environments Using Feeders and Flowers

About this book

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 grows.

In this book, you will 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 hummingbird migration or nesting
- Facts and secrets of hummingbird behaviour to try and spot for yourself, and to share with friends and neighbours

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.

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Biography

Daniel I. Stein is an environmental scientist with almost two decades of experience protecting and preserving natural spaces. He has spent his career in the environmental and public health sectors, helping others connect with nature in a safe and accessible way. With a Master's Degree in Environmental Science and experience teaching at the University of Victoria in British Columbia, he continues to be a lifelong learner, sharing his knowledge through public service, teaching, and writing books for anyone interested in discovering the world around them. He currently resides on the West Coast of Canada with his wife, where they enjoy daily nature walks and experimenting in their 'test kitchen'.