{"title":"Hummingbird Books by Anthony Lujan","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eHummingbirds are more than beautiful subjects. They are living beings moving through fragile habitats, shifting climates, and deeply personal stories of meaning and connection. Anthony Lujan’s hummingbird books invite readers into the life of a hummingbird: who they are, what they mean to so many people, and how they are fighting to stay alive.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eTogether, these four books offer different windows into that life. \u003cstrong\u003eEndangered Hummingbirds: Seeing the Crisis Through My Lens\u003c\/strong\u003e shines a light on rare and threatened species and the ecosystems they depend on. \u003cstrong\u003eNectar and Feathers: A Book About Hummingbirds\u003c\/strong\u003e gently introduces how hummingbirds live, move, and interact with their environments, making their everyday rhythms easier to see and appreciate. \u003cstrong\u003eLoved Ones in Flight: Hummingbird Signs, Spirit, and the Love That Continues\u003c\/strong\u003e explores the spiritual meaning many people find in hummingbird visits, especially in seasons of grief and remembrance. \u003cstrong\u003eResting Beauties: A Look at Sleeping Hummingbirds\u003c\/strong\u003e reveals the quiet, rarely seen moments of rest and survival behind their constant motion.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"printed-book-loved-ones-in-flight-our-connection-to-hummingbirds","title":"Loved Ones in Flight: Our Connection to Hummingbirds - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoved Ones in Flight: Hummingbird Signs, Spirit, and the Love That Continues\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a gentle companion for anyone who has lost someone and felt a hummingbird arrive at just the right moment, as if carrying a message from beyond.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eHummingbirds often seem to appear when hearts are heaviest, after a loss, on an anniversary, or in a quiet moment of missing someone deeply. A familiar feeling rises, a memory comes forward, and something inside recognizes the visit. For author Anthony Lujan, these moments began in childhood and continued throughout his life, showing up during times of grief, transition, and healing. Each time, the timing felt unmistakable, like a quiet reassurance that a loved one was still near.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eIn this 111 page hardcover, Anthony weaves together his personal encounters with spirit, stories shared by people who have also experienced hummingbird signs, and the ancient beliefs of cultures that honored hummingbirds as messengers. These traditions never belonged to him, yet they offer a wider context for why hummingbirds have carried spiritual meaning for centuries and why their presence can feel especially powerful after a loss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThis book gently explores how signs reach us, how spirit can communicate through energy, intuition, and the natural world, and why hummingbirds so often appear in seasons of grief, remembrance, and openness. Readers will learn how to recognize meaningful visits, create space for connection, and honor the moments that feel too precise to ignore, whether at a window, in a garden, or in a place filled with memories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLoved Ones in Flight\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoffers comfort, clarity, and a tender reminder that love does not end with death. It changes form, becomes quieter and more subtle, and often returns in ways the heart is uniquely prepared to recognize. And sometimes, it arrives on wings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eHardcover · 6.24 x 0.45 x 9.24 inches · 111 pages\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41610772054112,"sku":"SQ4720216","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/2713\/8144\/files\/LovedOnesinFlightcover_ac0a8ba8-3865-49d1-a5f0-8051457b49a2.png?v=1780330546"},{"product_id":"printed-book-nectar-and-feathers-a-book-about-hummingbirds","title":"Nectar and Feathers - A Book About Hummingbirds - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNectar and Feathers: A Book About Hummingbirds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a gentle invitation into the everyday lives of hummingbirds, created to deepen appreciation through observation, storytelling, and photography. This 75‑page hardcover guide explores how hummingbirds live, move, feed, and interact with their environments, revealing the small details that make them so captivating to watch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThrough vivid images and clear, accessible explanations, readers are guided through hummingbird behavior, flight, color, and daily rhythms. Instead of overwhelming with technical jargon, the book encourages curiosity and slowing down learning to notice the quiet moments at a feeder, in the garden, or along a forest trail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eDesigned for readers of all ages,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cem\u003eNectar and Feathers\u003c\/em\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eoffers a welcoming foundation for understanding hummingbirds while remaining visually engaging and emotionally resonant. It is a book meant to be revisited, whether to learn something new, to share with a younger nature lover, or simply to reconnect with the sense of wonder these birds bring into our lives.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eHardcover · 6.24 x 0.37 x 9.24 inches · 75 pages\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41610772742240,"sku":"979-8345441961","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/2713\/8144\/files\/NectarandFeatherscover_4402eb2f-88f4-4531-848d-2344403f1f0e.png?v=1780330540"},{"product_id":"printed-book-resting-beauties-a-look-at-sleeping-hummingbirds","title":"Resting Beauties: A Look at Sleeping Hummingbirds - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResting Beauties: A Look at Sleeping Hummingbirds\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003ereveals a side of hummingbirds few people ever see.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eKnown for speed, color, and constant motion, hummingbirds rarely appear still. Yet in moments of deep rest, they enter a remarkable state that helps them survive lives defined by intense energy demands. These quiet periods are brief, vulnerable, and extraordinary, offering a glimpse into how such small birds endure so much.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eIn this second edition, photographer Anthony Lujan presents intimate images of hummingbirds at rest, paired with clear, thoughtful insight into how sleep and torpor support survival. Readers are gently introduced to why rest matters, from long-distance migration and shifting elevations to unpredictable weather and changing environments.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThe book unfolds through a generous balance of photography and text, allowing images to lead the experience. Designed to be taken in slowly, the photographs create space for stillness, while the writing offers simple education without overwhelming detail.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eMore than a photography book,\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eResting Beauties\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis an invitation to pause, observe, and gain a deeper appreciation for one of nature’s most delicate and rarely witnessed states.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eHardcover · 6.24 x 0.39 x 9.24 inches · 85 pages\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41610773004384,"sku":"SQ8476501","price":20.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0616\/2713\/8144\/files\/RestingBeautiescover.png?v=1780330533"},{"product_id":"endangered-hummingbirds-seeing-the-crisis-through-my-lens-hardcover","title":"Endangered Hummingbirds: Seeing the Crisis Through My Lens - Hardcover","description":"\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWritten and photographed by \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.anthony-lujan.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eAnthony Lujan\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003eInternational Hummingbird Photographer and Conservation Advocate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEndangered Hummingbirds: Seeing the Crisis Through My Lens\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e \u003c\/span\u003eis a love letter to hummingbirds and the ecosystems that sustain them. This award‑winning hardcover book invites readers to see some of the rarest and most endangered hummingbirds in the Americas not as distant names on a list, but as living beings with futures worth protecting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eSome of these hummingbirds survive in only a few places on Earth. Others have been rediscovered after being considered lost. Many now face shrinking habitats, climate pressures, invasive species, and landscapes changing faster than they can adapt to. Through striking field photography and conservation‑driven storytelling, this book brings their stories into focus and shines a light on the fragile habitats they depend on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"my-2 [\u0026amp;+p]:mt-4 [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:inline-block [\u0026amp;_strong:has(+br)]:pb-2\"\u003eThis is not a field guide. It is a visual record of the hummingbirds we risk losing, and a call to care more deeply about conserving their world and ours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eInside the book, readers will discover:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e32 hummingbird species documented through rare, firsthand photography\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRare photographs of critically endangered hummingbirds found in only a few locations on Earth\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRediscovered species once thought lost\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe impact of habitat loss, climate change, invasive species, and shrinking ecosystems\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal conservation efforts happening across the Americas\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe stories behind some of the world’s most threatened hummingbirds\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePerfect for readers who love hummingbirds, wildlife photography, birding, endangered species, nature conservation, and meaningful books about the natural world.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAward-winning book:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLiterary Titan Gold Book Award in Environment\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFirebird Book Award in Nature Conservation\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOutstanding Creator Awards in Best Non-fiction, Best Research, Educational, Reference Books, Photography, and Animal Literature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGreat Southwest Book Festival in Photography\/Art\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAmerican Legacy Book Awards in Young Adult Nonfiction\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYour order includes:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHand-signed hardcover copy shipped directly by Anthony\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBonus 5x7 hummingbird note card\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBonus sticker surprise\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e$5 from every book sold helps fund organizations working to safeguard endangered hummingbirds and the ecosystems they depend on\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ctable width=\"100%\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat Leading Conservation Organizations and Researchers are saying:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"sqsrte-small\"\u003e\"This is a fantastic book. For someone involved in hummingbird conservation for many years, I think it reflects very well the mixed emotions that come with the job: the sublime aesthetic experience of working with these feathered jewels, and the sadness of witnessing the decline of their populations. But this book is also about hope, and the heroic stubbornness of all these conservationists who will not give up in their fight against extinction.\" \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Cristián F. Estades, PhD \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eUniversidad de Chile\u003cbr\u003eChilean Ornithologists’ Union\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"The stunning photographs, paired with compelling and accessible text, create a clear call to action for all of us to help ensure these magical hummingbirds survive. The book presents a sobering, realistic view of the magnitude of the challenges facing hummingbirds while simultaneously empowering readers to take action to support their conservation. This is a timely and important book that calls on us to both appreciate these remarkable species and commit to supporting their conservation.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Peter Hodum, PhD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProfessor, University of Puget Sound\u003cbr\u003eBoard President, Oikonos Ecosystem Knowledge\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"Hummingbirds are among the world's most beautiful species, yet many are also among the most endangered, restricted to small and remote ranges. As a result, most people never have the opportunity to see them. This book's brilliant photography reveals their beauty, while the text clearly explains their conservation needs and highlights the local organizations working to protect hummingbirds and the habitats they depend on.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Daniel Lebbin, PhD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eVice President of Threatened Species\u003cbr\u003eAmerican Bird Conservancy\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e“This book is a must-have for anyone interested in hummingbirds. Breathtaking photographs bring to life species that few people have ever seen, including several that were only recently rediscovered. The writing clearly explains the challenges hummingbirds face today and outlines what must be done to ensure these remarkable species are not lost forever.”\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— John C. Mittermeier, PhD\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDirector, Search for Lost Birds\u003cbr\u003eAmerican Bird Conservancy\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-rte-preserve-empty=\"true\" class=\"sqsrte-small\"\u003e\"Through this wonderful work, Endangered Hummingbirds: Seeing the Crisis Through My Lens, Anthony Lujan, with his exceptional photographic talent, not only captures the majesty and beauty of hummingbirds, but also leads us to reflect on the grave situation many species are facing and the immediate actions we must take to prevent their extinction, something we simply cannot afford to allow. As Anthony notes, photography is also a voice for the unheard, and his book invites us to continue listening to and admiring these beautiful, threatened hummingbirds in their natural habitats.\"\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e— Dr. Roberto Carlos Almazán Núñez\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eProfessor and Researcher, Laboratorio de Ecología y Biogeografía de la Conservación\u003cbr\u003eUniversidad Autónoma de Guerrero\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\"This book is exceptionally well crafted—rigorous, accessible, and clearly made with great care—and it offers a much-needed perspective on the global situation of hummingbirds, one of the most threatened and rapidly changing bird groups due to habitat loss, climate change, and other pressures. In Chile, this feels especially close to home: we sadly have two highly threatened hummingbird species, and it is truly moving to see that role and responsibility highlighted. 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