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Attracting Hummingbirds: How to Design Backyard Environments Using Feeders and Flowers
***SILVER MEDALIST - GLOBAL BOOKS AWARD 2022*** 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...
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. If you're ready to Attract Hummingbirds to your backyard (or balcony), click the Buy Now button and get started right away.
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. If you're ready to Attract Hummingbirds to your backyard (or balcony), click the Buy Now button and get started right away.
194 pages, Paperback
Published November 8, 2021
About the author
Daniel I. Stein
2 books1 followerI'm an environmental scientists with almost two decades of experience protecting natural ecosystems and safeguarding public health. I have recently expanded out from consulting and teaching into writing books, so I can share my knowledge and passion for the environment in an accessible and approachable way.
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March 21, 2022
Month of March 2022 - Nature
This was a free eBook offered on Amazon on 11/20/2021. Today, it is still only $2.99. I am only the 8th person to rate and review this little unknown jewel, published last year, in 2021, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The author is an environmentalist and has a passion for enhancing and preserving the environment for the wild birds and animals of our earth. He’s a great writer, and at times, humorous, comparing the male species of the hummingbird to the human males. Funny!
My hummingbird feeder is set out. I put it up 8 days ago, on Sunday, March 13th…a little late, but they always find it. After reading this book, I realized I had to move my songbird feeder away from the porch and reset it under the oak tree a little ways away. Some songbirds may chase away the hummingbirds. I’m still waiting for a male hummingbird to claim this feeder, then, the show will begin.
MOST INTERESTING HUMMINGBIRD INFO
- the ruby-throated hummingbird is the most common in central and eastern part of the U.S. and is actually the only kind I’ve ever seen around my home here in southeast Texas.
- They don’t migrate in groups. They are all alone. The males winter separately from the females…cause the females need a three month break…lol
- The male ruby-throated hummingbird start their journey from South America, at night, all alone and two weeks before the females, over the Gulf of Mexico (500 miles) to land first in Florida, then spread from there, all the way up through mid and eastern U.S. and to Canada. They come early to stake out a promising home that will attract the female hummingbird.
- So, needless to say, I need to plant beautiful flowers around my porch. They are attracted to shades of red, examples of good flowers are morning glories and scarlet runners, which have long necks and bright colors. (See chart of suggested other flowers with high amounts of nectar on pages 125-126). Hummingbirds are actually great pollinators, too, just like bees.
- Males attract females by showing off, swinging towards her and away, over and over, getting higher and higher, up to a hundred feet in the air, and seeing how close he can get to her…like a child on a swing. Once she accepts him, they mate, then he’s gone. She feeds herself, she tries to protect her territory and food source he found for her, she makes the nest, she protects the eggs, she feeds the babies (normally two eggs) and herself.
- Hummingbirds use spider webs, the downy heads of dandelions and thistles, even dryer lint for making their nests…so set out a ball of lint close by. [NOTE: The author says the size of a hummingbird’s nest is the size of a thimble and an egg is the size of a pea. He might be wrong there and maybe just wanted to compare to something different than what everyone else compares to, which is a ping pong ball representing a truer nest size and a jellybean representing a truer egg size.]
- 10% of hummingbird diet comes from protein (spiders, ants, aphids, fruit flies, gnats, weevils, beetles, mites and MOSQUITOES); 80% from flower nectar, which provides nutrients; and our sugar-water helps provide energy and fat stores, especially at the end of the season so they make it back to South America.
There’s just so much more to read and learn from in this book, with a flower, vine and trees chart, flower garden tips, info and tips on hummingbird feeders, photography tips, and lots of beautiful photos collected from various sources of a variety of hummingbirds. There’s a couple of pages devoted to numerous links to the best birding webpages for learning more, identifying, and even tracking your sightings.
This was a free eBook offered on Amazon on 11/20/2021. Today, it is still only $2.99. I am only the 8th person to rate and review this little unknown jewel, published last year, in 2021, and I thoroughly enjoyed it. The author is an environmentalist and has a passion for enhancing and preserving the environment for the wild birds and animals of our earth. He’s a great writer, and at times, humorous, comparing the male species of the hummingbird to the human males. Funny!
My hummingbird feeder is set out. I put it up 8 days ago, on Sunday, March 13th…a little late, but they always find it. After reading this book, I realized I had to move my songbird feeder away from the porch and reset it under the oak tree a little ways away. Some songbirds may chase away the hummingbirds. I’m still waiting for a male hummingbird to claim this feeder, then, the show will begin.
MOST INTERESTING HUMMINGBIRD INFO
- the ruby-throated hummingbird is the most common in central and eastern part of the U.S. and is actually the only kind I’ve ever seen around my home here in southeast Texas.
- They don’t migrate in groups. They are all alone. The males winter separately from the females…cause the females need a three month break…lol
- The male ruby-throated hummingbird start their journey from South America, at night, all alone and two weeks before the females, over the Gulf of Mexico (500 miles) to land first in Florida, then spread from there, all the way up through mid and eastern U.S. and to Canada. They come early to stake out a promising home that will attract the female hummingbird.
- So, needless to say, I need to plant beautiful flowers around my porch. They are attracted to shades of red, examples of good flowers are morning glories and scarlet runners, which have long necks and bright colors. (See chart of suggested other flowers with high amounts of nectar on pages 125-126). Hummingbirds are actually great pollinators, too, just like bees.
- Males attract females by showing off, swinging towards her and away, over and over, getting higher and higher, up to a hundred feet in the air, and seeing how close he can get to her…like a child on a swing. Once she accepts him, they mate, then he’s gone. She feeds herself, she tries to protect her territory and food source he found for her, she makes the nest, she protects the eggs, she feeds the babies (normally two eggs) and herself.
- Hummingbirds use spider webs, the downy heads of dandelions and thistles, even dryer lint for making their nests…so set out a ball of lint close by. [NOTE: The author says the size of a hummingbird’s nest is the size of a thimble and an egg is the size of a pea. He might be wrong there and maybe just wanted to compare to something different than what everyone else compares to, which is a ping pong ball representing a truer nest size and a jellybean representing a truer egg size.]
- 10% of hummingbird diet comes from protein (spiders, ants, aphids, fruit flies, gnats, weevils, beetles, mites and MOSQUITOES); 80% from flower nectar, which provides nutrients; and our sugar-water helps provide energy and fat stores, especially at the end of the season so they make it back to South America.
There’s just so much more to read and learn from in this book, with a flower, vine and trees chart, flower garden tips, info and tips on hummingbird feeders, photography tips, and lots of beautiful photos collected from various sources of a variety of hummingbirds. There’s a couple of pages devoted to numerous links to the best birding webpages for learning more, identifying, and even tracking your sightings.
June 12, 2022
Attracting Hummingbirds: How to Design Backyard Environments Using Feeders and Flowers by Daniel I Stein is a great guide to pave the way to welcome these marvellous wonders into your gardening space. This is a step-by-step guide to introduce hummingbirds into your gardening space, balcony, or an apartment window. It has pictures to recognize different types of them which is helpful for a novice. The author guides with his wealth of knowledge with exactly what kind of flowers, plants and trees sustain their presence and makes them keep coming back. The author also talks about what not to put in their feeders and things to avoid which inhibit their migration. Also, there are many fun facts about their movements, feathers and so much more.
Everyone in my family thoroughly enjoy the many gifts of nature in our backyard and attracting hummingbirds through this guide is much needed. Everything is so easy to follow, and the author has explained everything in detail which is very useful. It is also an educational read as it is important to know how to create a safe and sustainable atmosphere for hummingbirds. Watching these beautiful creatures also provides relief from our stressful lives. I highly recommend this book to learn, implement and enjoy the beautiful world of hummingbirds.
Everyone in my family thoroughly enjoy the many gifts of nature in our backyard and attracting hummingbirds through this guide is much needed. Everything is so easy to follow, and the author has explained everything in detail which is very useful. It is also an educational read as it is important to know how to create a safe and sustainable atmosphere for hummingbirds. Watching these beautiful creatures also provides relief from our stressful lives. I highly recommend this book to learn, implement and enjoy the beautiful world of hummingbirds.
June 8, 2022
Everything you need to know
Attracting Hummingbirds: How to Design Backyard Environments Using Feeders and Flowers by Daniel Stein is a guide to creating background environments that will attract and nurture hummingbird communities. The author is amazingly knowledgeable about hummingbirds, and shares what he knows about types of hummingbirds, flight paths, and speed. The final section also serves as an ID book for North American hummingbirds.
This guide contained a lot of interesting information. I learned what I wanted, plus some. I really want to see hummingbirds around my home, but at the same time, don’t want to do anything inadvertently harmful. Stein’s troubleshooting tips are good things to steer clear of. I think this is a great book for beginner bird watchers, lawn designers, and those that just like to read animal tidbits.
Attracting Hummingbirds: How to Design Backyard Environments Using Feeders and Flowers by Daniel Stein is a guide to creating background environments that will attract and nurture hummingbird communities. The author is amazingly knowledgeable about hummingbirds, and shares what he knows about types of hummingbirds, flight paths, and speed. The final section also serves as an ID book for North American hummingbirds.
This guide contained a lot of interesting information. I learned what I wanted, plus some. I really want to see hummingbirds around my home, but at the same time, don’t want to do anything inadvertently harmful. Stein’s troubleshooting tips are good things to steer clear of. I think this is a great book for beginner bird watchers, lawn designers, and those that just like to read animal tidbits.
June 9, 2022
I wanted to get in touch and start learning a little more about nature. So, I thought of birds first. They are the most beautiful animal and the ones who I instantly think when I think of nature. A friend of mine recomended me Attracting Hummingbirds by Daniel I Stein, because, to be honest, I didn't know where to start. I have to admit that this book was the greatest starting point for me. The author made me love nature, birds and everything that is connected to this world. The book has very good explanations, it is easy to follow. Moreover, it gave me tips thinking about every posible scenario I have. Every possibility is taken into consideration; having no gardening skills, minimal outdoor space, or have never bird-watched before. I feel anyone can welcome hummingbirds into their life with his book.
June 11, 2022
Attracting Hummingbirds by Stein is one of those books that come in handy to people looking for different things, whether they actually want to attract hummingbirds in their backyard, want to some life to their apartment or just get some knowledge on them.
Way too informative, this book is informative and the knowledge it contains is real and of good quality. The best flowers, plants, and trees to attract and support hummingbirds are mentioned here and this info is backed up by pictures that make it easier for me to identify the different types of birds.
After reading this book, I asked myself 'why did you purchase it?’, the reason may be that I just moved into my new house which has a backyard and I suddenly started being interested in things related to the household and how to make a house feel more like ‘home’. Well-deserved five stars!
Way too informative, this book is informative and the knowledge it contains is real and of good quality. The best flowers, plants, and trees to attract and support hummingbirds are mentioned here and this info is backed up by pictures that make it easier for me to identify the different types of birds.
After reading this book, I asked myself 'why did you purchase it?’, the reason may be that I just moved into my new house which has a backyard and I suddenly started being interested in things related to the household and how to make a house feel more like ‘home’. Well-deserved five stars!
June 7, 2022
Wealth of knowledge
This book about hummingbirds is fantastic for anyone who has ever wondered how to stretch your backyard in order to attract the most hummingbirds oh, and to keep them coming back. The author showcases his knowledge about the subject by providing us extensive information about hummingbirds the different types, their habits, their migration patterns, their habitats, and so much more. My absolute favorite part of the book was the very end portion which broke down to hummingbirds and all the different types there are, with easy pictures to identify them. I also like that he gives us information on what to avoid so that we do not harm the hummingbirds in any way.
This book about hummingbirds is fantastic for anyone who has ever wondered how to stretch your backyard in order to attract the most hummingbirds oh, and to keep them coming back. The author showcases his knowledge about the subject by providing us extensive information about hummingbirds the different types, their habits, their migration patterns, their habitats, and so much more. My absolute favorite part of the book was the very end portion which broke down to hummingbirds and all the different types there are, with easy pictures to identify them. I also like that he gives us information on what to avoid so that we do not harm the hummingbirds in any way.
June 8, 2022
A really interesting reading to learn about nature and hummingbirds
A few days ago, I watched a tv programme about hummingbirds and I became fascinated with them. That's why I decided to read “Attracting Hummingbirds” written by Daniel I Stein.
In every chapter I read about different ways of inviting these little creatures to my house and the things I should not use with them. Apart from that, there are interesting facts and secrets about their behaviour.
All in all, it's a well-developed and concise reading with valuable information about them together with lovely photographs. The way it´s written is very clear. I learned a lot after reading it, not only about these little birds but about nature. I think that lovers of nature will love and treasure this book, like I did.
A few days ago, I watched a tv programme about hummingbirds and I became fascinated with them. That's why I decided to read “Attracting Hummingbirds” written by Daniel I Stein.
In every chapter I read about different ways of inviting these little creatures to my house and the things I should not use with them. Apart from that, there are interesting facts and secrets about their behaviour.
All in all, it's a well-developed and concise reading with valuable information about them together with lovely photographs. The way it´s written is very clear. I learned a lot after reading it, not only about these little birds but about nature. I think that lovers of nature will love and treasure this book, like I did.
June 8, 2022
Ideal for birds lovers
“Attracting Hummingbirds: How to Design Backyard Environments Using Feeders and Flowers” is a book that taught me a lot about how to make Hummingbirds visit my garden. Apart from making my garden more attractive with the presence of these beautiful and friendly creatures, the book made me gain some consciousness as regards the importance of having a diverse garden. It is not only great for the eyes, but also for the planet earth.
It doesn't matter where you live, whether you have a garden or just a balcony, this book can definitely help you.
The author of this reader is Daniel Stein. He seems to be knowledgeable about this topic and he shares his knowledge in a clear and concise way. Five stars for him!
“Attracting Hummingbirds: How to Design Backyard Environments Using Feeders and Flowers” is a book that taught me a lot about how to make Hummingbirds visit my garden. Apart from making my garden more attractive with the presence of these beautiful and friendly creatures, the book made me gain some consciousness as regards the importance of having a diverse garden. It is not only great for the eyes, but also for the planet earth.
It doesn't matter where you live, whether you have a garden or just a balcony, this book can definitely help you.
The author of this reader is Daniel Stein. He seems to be knowledgeable about this topic and he shares his knowledge in a clear and concise way. Five stars for him!
June 10, 2022
All about hummingbirds.
I have always liked nature, flowers and birds but I have always been very bad at those things. I want to improve the decoration of my backyard, and I found this book to be of great help.
Attracting Hummingbirds: How to Design Backyard Environments Using Feeders and Flowers tells everything there is to know about hummingbirds. It offers tips to attract them and take care of them. Also, it contains beautiful images of different species of hummingbirds. Moreover, it has good information about other aspects of nature.
It is a long read but it really has a lot of information and it is well written, so it was not difficult to read. I think that any lover of nature and birds can enjoy it.
I have always liked nature, flowers and birds but I have always been very bad at those things. I want to improve the decoration of my backyard, and I found this book to be of great help.
Attracting Hummingbirds: How to Design Backyard Environments Using Feeders and Flowers tells everything there is to know about hummingbirds. It offers tips to attract them and take care of them. Also, it contains beautiful images of different species of hummingbirds. Moreover, it has good information about other aspects of nature.
It is a long read but it really has a lot of information and it is well written, so it was not difficult to read. I think that any lover of nature and birds can enjoy it.
June 11, 2022
This book is beautiful, beginning with its cover and following with its content. As soon as I saw it in the store, I had to buy it and start reading it immediately. For many years, I have felt that I have sort of a connection with hummingbirds, they remind me of my beloved grandma; she used to love these birds. It seems crazy but whenever I think of her, a hummingbird appears. That's why this book is special for me, it encouraged me to prepare and change my backyard to host the birds and to be ready for their arrival.
With this book I also learned a lot about these small and fascinating animals, how to attract and take care of them, how to feed them and to prepare a space according to their needs. I loved this book and I really appreciate its advice and explanations. I recommend
it.
With this book I also learned a lot about these small and fascinating animals, how to attract and take care of them, how to feed them and to prepare a space according to their needs. I loved this book and I really appreciate its advice and explanations. I recommend
it.
June 13, 2022
I am a bird lover since childhood and actively seek ways to support their livelihood. Recently, I came across this book and fell in love with its concept. The book talks about ways and gives suggestions on how we can design a place to attract hummingbirds and make it habitable for them. The book also vividly described various interesting facts about hummingbirds and a variety of species inhabiting an area. The author has put a major focus on incorporating all minute details affecting hummingbirds and their habitat.
All the dangers that can befall to harm hummingbirds are described with appropriate precaution. I did everything as stated in the book and within a few days, my backyard got filled with the chirping of hummingbirds.
All the dangers that can befall to harm hummingbirds are described with appropriate precaution. I did everything as stated in the book and within a few days, my backyard got filled with the chirping of hummingbirds.
June 5, 2022
A definite read for bird-lovers who want to be more welcoming to their fellow little feathery friends! This read was amazing for me because I love learning about new animals, especially birds. This little guide had practically everything I needed to know about hummingbirds, and how to build a heaven for them in my backyard, or even an apartment window! It told me all the interesting facts, like how fast they are actually moving. Spoiler, some move upto 98km/h. The different types of species in my area, and how to study their behaviour and even attract them to my place. It's a great read if you want to learn about Hummingbirds in depth.
June 7, 2022
I have never read a book like this before, and I have never really understood the meaning and benefits of being in contact with nature and especially with these birds.
"Attracting Hummingbirds: How to Design Backyard Environments Using Feeders and Flowers" is a book that has a lot of information about hummingbirds and how to attract them. In addition, the readers learn the three things that you should never put in your hummingbird feeder.
Author Stein gives us practical and useful information about everything we need to know about hummingbirds, these beautiful birds. The pictures in the book are impressive, that's why I highly recommend this book.
"Attracting Hummingbirds: How to Design Backyard Environments Using Feeders and Flowers" is a book that has a lot of information about hummingbirds and how to attract them. In addition, the readers learn the three things that you should never put in your hummingbird feeder.
Author Stein gives us practical and useful information about everything we need to know about hummingbirds, these beautiful birds. The pictures in the book are impressive, that's why I highly recommend this book.
June 9, 2022
“Attracting Hummingbirds” is an amazing book packed with invaluable information, which provided me with lot of guidance and help about these little birds.
To be totally honest, when I saw that it contained so few pages, I thought it was going to be incomplete, but I was so happy to read it that it didn’t stop me. I’m glad because I was absolutely wrong. Seriously, the amount of information in such a compact piece is impressive and left me speechless.
Among other important things, I learned not only how to attract them to my garden but also how to protect them from predators.
I can't recommend this book enough for those who, like me, want to see these small creatures flying around.
To be totally honest, when I saw that it contained so few pages, I thought it was going to be incomplete, but I was so happy to read it that it didn’t stop me. I’m glad because I was absolutely wrong. Seriously, the amount of information in such a compact piece is impressive and left me speechless.
Among other important things, I learned not only how to attract them to my garden but also how to protect them from predators.
I can't recommend this book enough for those who, like me, want to see these small creatures flying around.
June 10, 2022
Attracting hummingbirds
"Attracting hummingbirds: how to design backyard environments using feeders and flowers” by Daniel Stein is a truly fascinating book that will teach you everything about hummingbirds. You will learn the dos and don'ts to support those incredible miniature creatures. It will not only teach you how to attract these birds but also what you should feed them and what not as well as their behavior and general facts about them. After this, I guarantee you that you will be an expert in this field and nobody can tell you otherwise. I definitely recommend it! It will help you to connect with nature and yourself on a whole other level.
"Attracting hummingbirds: how to design backyard environments using feeders and flowers” by Daniel Stein is a truly fascinating book that will teach you everything about hummingbirds. You will learn the dos and don'ts to support those incredible miniature creatures. It will not only teach you how to attract these birds but also what you should feed them and what not as well as their behavior and general facts about them. After this, I guarantee you that you will be an expert in this field and nobody can tell you otherwise. I definitely recommend it! It will help you to connect with nature and yourself on a whole other level.
June 11, 2022
Let me start by saying that I've always enjoyed watching hummingbirds and how my parent’s garden came alive with the visit of this small animal. In this fantastic book written by Daniel I. Stein, I could find plenty of good information which is presented with excellent clarity about which are the best flowers and plants to attract them, the best way of taking care of these birds and which are the species we can discover.
I learned a lot while reading this title and it wasn’t boring for a single second. The author did a very good job giving the perfect number of details and guidance in the simplest way.
Without any doubt, this is a 5 star book.
I learned a lot while reading this title and it wasn’t boring for a single second. The author did a very good job giving the perfect number of details and guidance in the simplest way.
Without any doubt, this is a 5 star book.
June 12, 2022
As father's day is coming quickly, I was searching for books about hummingbirds because my father loves them, he has a unique belief and connection with them. So, to space things up, I thought about giving him a book about these birds, but I found something even better. In this book, readers not only have information about them but it also teaches them what things to do and change in the garden in order to receive more visits.
It is a great book to give, and also a great book to learn more about one of the species that lives around us.
To sum up, I'm also applying some info from this book to attract hummingbirds to my balcony.
It is a great book to give, and also a great book to learn more about one of the species that lives around us.
To sum up, I'm also applying some info from this book to attract hummingbirds to my balcony.
November 16, 2021
What a treat!
The Attracting Hummingbirds book came to me as a recommendation from a friend who knows I love nature and my backyard. This book is divided into three parts so you can learn about the travels of these small mighty birds but then you also learn how to set up your feeder properly and which flowers to plant in your garden. Lots of helpful tips and tricks. I just loved this book! I have the kindle but I'm going to buy the paperback too!
The Attracting Hummingbirds book came to me as a recommendation from a friend who knows I love nature and my backyard. This book is divided into three parts so you can learn about the travels of these small mighty birds but then you also learn how to set up your feeder properly and which flowers to plant in your garden. Lots of helpful tips and tricks. I just loved this book! I have the kindle but I'm going to buy the paperback too!
November 21, 2021
Hummingbirds
Good basic information on types of hummingbirds found in the US and what to do to attract and care for these little jewels. I would recommend this for the person just getting started feeding hummers or planning a garden to attract them to your yard if you already have feeders.
Good basic information on types of hummingbirds found in the US and what to do to attract and care for these little jewels. I would recommend this for the person just getting started feeding hummers or planning a garden to attract them to your yard if you already have feeders.
November 15, 2021
Fantastic! I learned so many new things about these dynamic little birds. I am looking forward to the hummingbird’s return in the Spring. It will be so much fun to see their actions and interpret their moves. As well as an entertaining read, a great reference book.
December 1, 2021
Who knew some hummingbirds have teeth! That’s one of the fascinating facts I picked up reading this book. Very educational and informative! I enjoyed the read very much and I’m looking forward to more from this author.
December 10, 2021
Great hummingbird read
I thoroughly enjoyed reading things that I did not really know about these cute little birds. Very informative in many aspects.
I thoroughly enjoyed reading things that I did not really know about these cute little birds. Very informative in many aspects.
September 16, 2025
Concise and informative. Very practical.
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