Jefferson County Library: The Glitter In The Green: In Search Of Hummingbirds By Jon Dunn

Arnold MO

21 December, 2021

11:10 AM

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Press release from the Jefferson County Library: Adam Tucker December 21, 2021  The Glitter in the Green by Jon Dunn--331 pages Dunn is a nature writer who undertook a mission to see hummingbirds in their entire range from southern Alaska to Tierra del Fuego in South America. Along the way, he encountered the smallest bird in the world in Cuba, the bee hummingbird, and many other truly beautiful species in diverse habitats. Some of these iridescent birds are highly endangered due to development and climate change, but the author notes conservation groups working to ease the pressure on them. The photo insert includes some amazing examples of the hummingbird family. This press release was produced by the Jefferson County Library. The views expressed here are the author's own.