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National Geographic Field Guide to the Birds of North America, Fifth Edition
by Jon L. Dunn Jonathan Alderfer
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The Backyard Bird Lover's Field Guide: Secrets to Attracting, Identifying, and Enjoying Birds of Your Region
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The Easy Bird Guide: Eastern Region: A Quick Identification Guide for All Birders (Falcon Guide)
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Backyard Bird Identification Guide (T.F.H. Wild Birds Series)
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Attracting Birds to Your Backyard: 536 Ways to Create a Haven for Your Favorite Birds (A Rodale Organic Gardening Book)
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Hummingbirds, native to Americas, hover in mid-air and flap their wings up to 80 times per second. Although hummingbirds do not chirp, they make noise from the humming sound their wing make when they flap. This is where their name comes from. They can fly vertically, horizontally and even backwards! Here in Atlanta, the Rub Throated Hummingbirds have begun their migration.

And they are very hungry after their long journey, some traveling over 2,000 miles. Over the next several weeks, I�ll be focusing on these beautiful birds. There are over 300 different species of Hummingbirds. And their lineage dates back about 35 million years! Their bright colors, remarkable energy, and inquisitive nature make them loved and appreciated by many. No wonder they are nicknamed �Flying Jewels.� It is surprising to note that up until the 19th century hummingbird bodies were a collector�s item due to their beautiful colors. They cannot be kept as pets due to the fact that they must feed so often. Hummingbirds feed mostly on nectar. Their long tongues make them able to reach deep inside flowers to the source of nectar. While nectar is filling, it is not a good source of protein, so Hummingbirds will also prey on insects and spiders for sources of nutrition. Hummingbirds themselves fall prey to many animals as well like hawks, large spiders and praying mantises. Not only are they themselves prey but their eggs are a delicacy for snakes, squirrels and other creatures. When it is very cold outside, and hummingbirds find it difficult to find food, they have thee ability to lower their body temperature, metabolism This hibernation-like state is what is called Torpor. During this state their body temperature can be lowered about 20 degrees and heartrate can be lowered from 500 to 50 beats minute. Another interesting fact is that hummingbirds do not actively nest. When they are raising young, they make a cup-shaped nest on a branch typically the size of a walnut shell. Some other Hummingbird Myths -They ride on the backs of other birds during migration -Hummingbirds don�t have feet -Hummingbirds are a cross between an insect and a bird

Hummingbirds average life span is about 4 years. However, many tend to die within their first year. This is due to the fact that it is sometimes hard to find food. You can do your part by putting out a feeder to keep these beautiful creatures around .

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Ordinary folk getting on in the world (Miami Herald)

SECOND TIME AROUND. Marcia Willett. Thomas Dunne/St. Martin's Griffin. 289 pages. $13.95 in paper. Second Time Around belongs to a genre that is easily recognized but hard to describe. It brings back times when home was cozy; when you came home from school, there were already glasses of cold milk and homemade cookies on the table; the classics were revered, if seldom read, and every dustable ...

Bird Lovers Can Go Nuts for Squirrels Too (Lexington Clipper-Herald)

(ARA) - The battle begins every time a feeder goes up; homeowner versus squirrel, and it's usually the squirrel who wins.

Regardless of whether the (New Matilda)

Regardless of whether the planet is warming or not, regardless of whether we caused it or not you can GUARANTEE that those who use the most energy will be the least effected and those who use the least will suffer the most. Climate change is irrelevant. There is no way for the entire human population to live at the levels that the west expects. We have ALWAYS been happy to exploit other ...

WOW plans 2009 outings (The Daily Democrat)

WOW is a Woodland-based organization that is now in its third year. WOW organizes hikes and other kinds of treks for Yolo County residents who want to know more about the landscape in which they live, and to connect with others who share a passion for out-of-doors exploration.

Your Community: Dates to watch (The Signal)

By Signal Staff Posted: Jan. 3, 2009 9:34 p.m. Today The Share Life Carnival will be held 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Heart of the Canyons Church, La Mesa Junior High School, 26623 May Way, Canyon Country. Share life with blood, food and love.