Nature's Flying Jewels: A Semi-Organized Compilation Of Hummingbird Information, Data, And Trivia (Paperback) (ISBN-13: 9781441414236)

Once upon a time there was a lady who collected everything hummingbird. She accumulated little glass hummingbirds, calendars featuring hummer pictures, hummingbird waterglobes and music boxes, hummingbird art and wall hangings, hummingbird magnets, hummingbird candles and candleholders - every little (and big) knickknack you can imagine. She was fascinated by the feisty little iridescent creatures that swooped and frolicked at her Lake of the Ozarks home each summer. Once upon a time there was an unsuspecting gentleman who discovered the lady. One thing led to another and soon the gentleman married the lady and her hummingbird fetish. The collection began accumulating only "different" hummingbird items - hummingbird coasters and trays, hummingbird tiles and teasets, bowls and vases, nightlights and suncatchers - more little (and big) knickknacks than you can imagine. Once upon a time the gentleman and the lady saw a hummingbird feeder made of glass and surrounded by copper. "Bill," said she, "you can do this." And thus Ozarklake Distinct Decor was born. Well, the idea was born. The art is ever-developing. So we travel to art, crafts, gardening, and birding shows and festivals with our handcrafted functional garden art. Over the years, we have been asked a lot of questions about hummers, and we have corrected a lot of myths and tales that the unsuspecting hummingbird feeder might believe. This book is the result of hours upon hours of research, consultations with many experts, and our own observations. We have covered much in the book, but certainly not all, that can be learned about these amazing creatures. We hope this book will spark your interest in learning more about them.