A Mother Hummingbird’s Story — the perfect gift for Mother’s Day

Not only do we celebrate human mothers every May, it’s also important to reflect on all of mothers within nature. That’s why Just For The Birds, located in Spring, has the perfect gift for that bird-loving mom this Mother’s Day, May 13.

Just For The Birds is a terrific and unique shop that sells everything one could imagine involving birds and wildlife. Currently the store has an enchanting DVD in stock called “First Flight: A Mother Hummingbird’s Story.”

The DVD tells the story of one of nature's smallest birds, a black-chinned hummingbird, after she built her nest on a backyard clothesline in Las Vegas. The clothesline belonged to a team of documentary filmmakers, Noriko and Don Carroll. This film reveals the tireless efforts of the mother, who the Carrolls call “Honey,” as she furbishes her tiny nest with delicate spider webs and soft plant fibers to prepare for arrival of her eggs. Stunning close-up photography brings the viewer into the nest as the hatchlings emerge from their shells. As small as two plump little raisins, the chicks are named “Ray” and “Zen.” A dedicated mom, Honey courageously fights off predators, nurturing and feeding her helpless chicks as they begin to grow into beautiful young hummingbirds.

“The Carrolls spent three years documenting Honey' s life, and the narration is most informative, and the soundtrack is inspiring,” Kathy Coward, of Just For The Birds, said. “This DVD is appropriate for all ages and is truly a must-have for every bird-lover in your life. It would be a perfect Mother’s Day gift to show that the tireless efforts of mom transcend species.”

For more information, contact Just For The Birds at 281-288-9019; or visit the shop at 209 Main St., Old Town Spring, Texas or online at http://www.justforthebirds.com/. For shipment, depending on the availability, allow two to three days delivery via UPS.

About Just For The Birds

Just For The Birds is a small independently owned shop located in the restored turn-of-the-19th-Century railroad town of Old Town Spring. Kathy Coward is the owner. She began the business in 1994 out of a “labor of love”. She is very knowledgeable with birds and birding having been the former president of the oldest and most respected Piney Woods Wildlife Society from year 2001 to 2005. Just For The Birds offers a collection of gifts for bird lovers of all ages along with products for wild birds, squirrels, butterflies and bats.