Attracting Hummingbirds: How to Design Backyard Environments Using Feeders and Flowers (Simple Sustainable Living) - Softcover

Stein, Daniel I

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1738684652 ISBN 13: 9781738684656

Publisher: Rmc Publishers, 2021

Synopsis

Attracting hummingbirds is a rewarding way to bring more life, movement, and connection with nature into your home or garden.

Whether you're creating a backyard hummingbird haven, adding life to a balcony or windowsill, or simply curious about these remarkable birds, Attracting Hummingbirds offers practical guidance for getting started and building a space they will return to.

Inside, you'll discover:

• The best flowers, plants, and trees to attract hummingbirds
• How to safely set up and maintain hummingbird feeders
• Common feeder mistakes to avoid (and why they matter)
• The science behind their speed, flight, and shimmering feathers
• How to identify local hummingbird species
• Ways to support safe feeding during migration and nesting seasons
• Fascinating behaviors you can observe in your own space

Even with no gardening experience or limited outdoor space, this guide makes it easy to create a welcoming environment for hummingbirds and enjoy their presence up close.

About this title

About the Author

Daniel I Stein is an environmental scientist with nearly two decades of experience studying and protecting natural ecosystems. His work in environmental science and public health has focused on helping people better understand local habitats and the wildlife that depend on them.He holds a Master's Degree in Environmental Science and has taught at the University of Victoria in British Columbia. Through his writing, Daniel makes ecological knowledge practical and accessible, helping readers create healthier outdoor spaces that support biodiversity and invite native wildlife, including birds and pollinators, into their gardens.He lives on the West Coast of Canada with his wife, where he enjoys daily nature walks and observing the rich variety of birds and wildlife that visit his coastal garden.

Edition details

• Publisher: Rmc Publishers
• Publication date: 2021
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1738684652
• ISBN 13: 9781738684656
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 194