Louisiana Hummingbirds - Publications

Publications Nancy is the author of five books on hummingbirds as well as hundreds of newspaper articles and several scientific papers. Although officially retired as a writer, she still makes frequent contributions to knowledge about hummingbirds via the internet and through the annual reports of the Louisiana Winter Hummingbird Project.
	Nancy's latest book, Louisiana Hummingbirds, was published by the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program, a a partnership of government, business, scientists, conservation organizations, agricultural interests, and individuals for the preservation, protection, and restoration of the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary in southeast Louisiana. The full-color book is available for free from: BTNEP P.O. Box 2663 Thibodaux LA 70310 It can also be downloaded for free in PDF format.

	This gorgeous hardcover book touches on hummingbirds across the western hemisphere, although with a particular emphasis on those of North America. Though out of print, it can still be located in excellent condition via Amazon or Barnes & Noble Books.

	This small book, still available in many retail outlets that sell bird feeders, seed, and other bird-related items, deals primarily with enjoying hummingbirds in the yard. The book covers both plants and feeders, as well as basic facts about hummingbirds in general.

	Nancy's first hardcover publication, written with Barbara Nielson, focuses on the gardening aspects of attracting hummingbirds. Broken into sections by geographic part of the country, the book gives examples of the plants suitable for those environments and draws upon the knowledge of hummingbird enthusiasts across the country. This book remained in print in hardcover for ten years - emphasizing the demand for quality information about attracting hummingbirds.

	Nancy's first book, long out of print, was produced in 1993 for the Louisiana Department of Wildlife and Fisheries as part of its Louisiana Natural Heritage Program. The book covers the basics of Louisiana hummingbirds, including brief accounts of the species then known to occur in the state. In 2009, Nancy extensively revised and expanded the book for BTNEP, which published the revised work (see above). Old versions of this book can still be found occasionally at used book sales and stores, but some sections, particularly those on the occurrences of the various species, are long out of date.