The book is stunningly beautiful, and the bird information is so special to have. We love birding and especially hummingbirds. Look forward to getting the next book!
Dear Anthony your work is so inspiring. I was concerned hummingbirds were declining in numbers and your book documents that so well. It is what I had feared - habit loss and fragmentation. I’m so happy someone like you is documenting this through your book and beautiful photography. You’re documenting my dream of seeing these rare birds. As a fellow hummingbird photographer I can say I really appreciate your work so much! Thank you. Kim
I went to the book signing in Hemet. Meeting Anthony and hearing his passion and knowledge for hummingbirds made a lasting impression on me. His book is so much more than just beautiful photography. It informs us about species that are at risk. I love hummingbirds and am glad that Anthony is involved in conservation efforts to protect them. The photos are stunning, but it is the combination of visuals and information that really stayed with me. The poem Anthony wrote, as if speaking to a hummingbird, brought me to tears. So touching is his love for hummingbirds.
Cheryl
This collection of amazing photos, informative essays, poetry and heartfelt musings is NOT TO BE MISSED!
Informative. Beautiful presentation. Already receiving positive comments from friends who have seen it on my coffee table. Thank you Anthony.
This is a beautiful and deeply moving book. The photographs are stunning and capture hummingbirds not just as delicate and colorful creatures, but as species that are truly at risk.This book made me feel both awe and concern—it’s heartbreaking to realize how many of these birds are threatened or declining. Beyond the photography, I appreciated the educational sections and the practical, community-based conservation ideas, such as creating hummingbird-friendly gardens. It leaves you informed, inspired, and more aware of what we could lose if we don’t act.Highly recommended for nature lovers, photographers, and anyone who cares about conservation.
Whenever I catch sight of a hummingbird, I'm always captivated by their vibrant colors and agility, and how they hover effortlessly in mid-air, moving from flower to flower to sip nectar. However, it was only after reading Anthony Lujan's fascinating book on these remarkable creatures that I truly grasped their ecological significance. I learned that there are several hundred different species of hummingbirds, many of which are facing the alarming threat of endangerment if nothing is done to help. Understanding this fragility has deepened my appreciation for them.In "Endangered Hummingbirds: Seeing the Crisis Through My Lens," Anthony focuses on the hummingbird species that are in decline. He takes you on exciting journeys across Chile, Colombia, Peru, and the Caribbean, where he documents endangered hummingbirds with his professional field photography and works with conservation partners. What I find most impressive about this book is how much time, energy, and resources Anthony devotes to hummingbird conservation and awareness, and it shows in photographs and storytelling. It's a coffee table book that inspires, educates, and motivates, and I highly recommend getting a copy.
I’m obsessed with hummingbirds, and Endangered Hummingbirds was an instant buy for me. The photos are breathtaking, and the book does a great job showing what’s driving hummingbird declines, in a way that feels current and urgent. I learned about species I didn’t even know existed. It’s a gorgeous coffee table book, and I’m buying extra copies for friends who love nature.
I love the book! I looked at it page by page in awe of your magnificent photos and writing.
I would love to have a copy of some of your other books. Judy Nofrey
I love this book. The pictures are amazing! I especially love the important message. I had no idea so many hummingbirds were endangered and I appreciate all that you do to help them.
Shipment arrived swiftly and super fast. Oackaged with care and extra touches! Book is absolutely lovely! Bought for myself but would make a lovely gift for any hummingbird lover!!
Beautifully illustrated & great writing
and organization.
I purchased your book as a gift for the person who launched my interest in birding. She is my yoga instructor and an avid birder herself. I am enamored of hummingbirds and always look for them on my travels. I am quite sure she will enjoy your book. I may buy one for myself too!
I purchased Endangered Hummingbirds for my partner, when she opened it she was moved to tears. She is a conservation wildlife filmmaker so this book means a lot to her. A beautiful presentation of a wonderful subject.
This book is wonderful and reflects Anthony's talent and the beauty of hummingbirds
Product was amazing!
Outstanding photos in my photo book. Great information on the colibris too!
Anthony Lujan's book, ENDANGERED HUMMINGBIRDS, begins as a visual wonder. If you're like me, you start by looking at the pictures. And if, like me, you've ever spent time shooting birds (with a camera) and finding that, for the most part, they virtually have to fly into your shot, you survey Anthony's photographs with something bordering on awe.
Next to most photos is an attendant page of text, knowledgeable, well written, nicely formatted. But for a while there, it's hard to read. 255 of approximately 365 hummingbird species are declining, some dangerously so. And for the most part, it's man's fault. Many hummers, Anthony notes (to paraphrase him), survive in myriad landscapes with almost no margins. Ouch!
But having laid out the harbingers of extinction, he moves on to describe efforts to help through habitat restoration and community involvement. "If we act with intention, hummingbird conservation will become a story of adaptation rather than loss." Speaking often in the first person plural, he talks about how we can help.
If you're looking for a dry reference guide on hummingbirds and their habitats, this book should not be your first choice. But if you're looking for an inviting read, the facts bound up in story, you've come to the right place. You could lose yourself in it.
Anthony’s book is filled with charm, stellar photos, and a passion for Hummingbirds. This piece is a great blend of photography and highly important matters of conservation. It’s an excellent addition to one’s bookshelf!
Anthony your photos are amazing. I missed your book signing in Hemet CA. So, I looked you up and ordered online. The purchased arrived quickly and my book was signed by Anthony. I love the card that was added to my delivery. Beautiful addition to my Library. Thank you.
Informative book, loaded with information. It helped kick-start my endeavor to build a little hummingbird have. thank you also for your valuable website and all the info therein.
I went to the book signing in Hemet, which I heard about on social media and not really knowing what to expect, and I had never heard of Anthony or his work before. I ended up picking up Endangered Hummingbirds on a whim, mostly because the photography immediately caught my eye. Meeting Anthony in person and hearing his passion for hummingbirds made a big impression on me and left me buzzing knowing someone like him is in the world.
Once I got home and started reading, I realized this book is so much more than just beautiful images. It tells a story about species I did not even know were at risk, and it really opened my eyes to how fragile these hummingbirds are and how much effort goes into protecting them.
What I appreciated most was how approachable the book felt. You do not need to be a scientist or a bird expert to connect with it. The photos are stunning, but it is the combination of visuals and information that really stayed with me. I found myself slowing down, reading each section, and coming away with a new appreciation for hummingbirds and conservation in general. I am really glad I stopped at that event. It turned into something unexpectedly meaningful.
An amazing book with amazing photos!
This book is a must have for any and all hummingbird lovers! Once again, Anthony's photos are fabulous, and his research and narrative are superlative. The loss of one hummingbird species is too many, I pray this book's intention and mission helps in all ways to raise awareness for all hummingbird species and all birds for that matter. Congrats on an excellent job...
Very informative and beautifully illustrated book.
What a beautiful book to read. The content is very educational. I have learned so much about Hummingbirds that I never imagined there was so much more to be concerned about. Thank you for educating me. Bringing this forth so we can help, educate and be a part of something so wonderful. The pictures are an added bonus and brought tears of joy to my eyes once I read of their stories.A great read indeed.