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4.2 AVERAGE
4.2 AVERAGE
emotional
hopeful
informative
inspiring
lighthearted
reflective
relaxing
sad
slow-paced
Full disclosure: I don't like birds. They terrify me.
Hummingbirds being the exception, and even more so now that I've devoured this book.
(I've read it three times in the past year!)
Fastest Things on Wings is a rare glimpse into this hidden wonderland of the lives of hummingbirds, and a California woman's heroic efforts to rescue and rehabilitate them. The care, compassion and love Terry has for these almost mythical creatures is astounding, and my heart is ten times bigger after reading of some of these stories, including that of Garbriel, a male rescued in the middle of Rodeo Drive, and female hummingbird Pepper, who was injured on a movie set. You come to admire these tiny little birds stories of tenacity and strength, mixed in with dash of science, a whole lot of heart and honestly, a bit of magic.
It takes a lot of time, energy and strength to rehabilitate any animal. There are some very sad losses, but some delightful, and charming wins throughout this book and you relish in the fact that this type of job actually exists, and how quickly you are pulled in and charmed by it's tight knit community.
I learned so much about the migration, mating, and eating habits of these creatures, and it has me hungry to learn more about this splendid, beautiful bird that enamors so many.
5 Stars - without a doubt.
Hummingbirds being the exception, and even more so now that I've devoured this book.
(I've read it three times in the past year!)
Fastest Things on Wings is a rare glimpse into this hidden wonderland of the lives of hummingbirds, and a California woman's heroic efforts to rescue and rehabilitate them. The care, compassion and love Terry has for these almost mythical creatures is astounding, and my heart is ten times bigger after reading of some of these stories, including that of Garbriel, a male rescued in the middle of Rodeo Drive, and female hummingbird Pepper, who was injured on a movie set. You come to admire these tiny little birds stories of tenacity and strength, mixed in with dash of science, a whole lot of heart and honestly, a bit of magic.
It takes a lot of time, energy and strength to rehabilitate any animal. There are some very sad losses, but some delightful, and charming wins throughout this book and you relish in the fact that this type of job actually exists, and how quickly you are pulled in and charmed by it's tight knit community.
I learned so much about the migration, mating, and eating habits of these creatures, and it has me hungry to learn more about this splendid, beautiful bird that enamors so many.
5 Stars - without a doubt.
emotional
informative
inspiring
reflective
tense
medium-paced
Shockingly touching. This book is unbelievably gripping, as exciting as it is informative. Terry writes about hummingbirds with so much tenderness and sincere admiration. I will be thinking about this book for years.
informative
reflective
medium-paced
This book was fantastic, and so many of the phone calls and human interactions she recounts are familiar to me from my time in wildlife rehab. Highly recommended to all of my rehab friends!
I wish I could give this a 3.5, because a 3 seems just a bit too harsh. Overall, this was an enjoyable read. As a beginner birder and a backyard hummingbird feeder and watcher, I really enjoyed learning more about hummingbirds. Masear is incredibly knowledgeable, and she shares her knowledge in an accessible way. My biggest gripe is that the book felt like it dragged on for about 50-100 pages too long. Masear's stories of people bringing her hummingbirds felt repetitive after a while, and the dialog felt kind of fake, which made those parts hard to read. Even so, I would definitely recommend this book to birders or to anyone who is simply captivated by hummingbirds.
I really enjoyed reading this book and diving into the fast-paced world of hummingbird rescue and rehabilitation. Masear writes vividly about the various hummingbirds that have impacted her and what we can all learn from hummingbirds.
A remarkable book that reveals the impact humanity has on nature every day. I received this book through a Goodreads giveaway and the author was even kind enough to write a note on the first few pages. Every animal lover, especially bird lovers, will be thrilled with the individual accounts of hummingbird rescue.
My family and friends grew tired of me sharing fascinating hummingbird trivia I picked up in this book. But all those factoids really helped me understand these tiny,. beautiful jewels of the air. I appreciated Masear's passion for her rescue birds and her incredible dedication to the cause. Sometimes, I felt a disconnect like reading a series of magazine articles or perhaps the book was a bit longer than it needed to be. Still, I enjoyed it very much