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Flying Jewels

Photographic Journey of Hummingbirds in the United States and The Bahamas

by Ann Maddock

Hardcover, Dust Jacket
Full-colour dust jacket over linen cover
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About the Book
Hummingbird photographer Ann Maddock shares this series of photographs of select hummingbird species which breed in the United States and The Bahamas.

Flying Jewels highlights the unique characteristics of 14 species of hummingbirds, each with their own gorgeous colors. Her spectacular photographs and descriptions for each bird make this book a treasure for experienced birders and novices alike.

Ann’s collection of photos of the three endemic species of hummingbirds in The Bahamas (the Cuban Emerald, the Bahama Woodstar and the recently recognized species, the Inagua Woodstar) is one of the most extensive known among hummingbird enthusiasts.
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Ann Maddock
Hatteras Island, NC USA

Ann Maddock is a lifelong educator with a career spanning 45 years. Ann was a state and national award winning science teacher for 25 years before she was appointed as Teacher Advisor to the Governor of North Carolina from 2001-2009. She has served as an education policy consultant to state and national leaders. Ann began photographing hummingbirds in 2009 as a hobby. Her background in biology made her a quick study as she observed various species and built her knowledge about these birds. As her photography skills improved, her natural interest in the habits, behaviors, and characteristics of hummingbird species became a guiding influence in the selection of her photographic subject matter. Ann and her husband live on Hatteras Island, North Carolina.

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