• 04-04-2009, 10:35 PM
    Coastal Flyer
    Mother Hummer and The Crowded House
    Got this going on in the backyard. The babies hatched one week ago. The nest would fit in a table spoon.

    David
  • 04-04-2009, 10:37 PM
    Coastal Flyer
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    Mother Hummer and The Crowded House
  • 04-04-2009, 11:11 PM
    AgingEyes
    Re: Mother Hummer and The Crowded House
    Wow, I wonder how tiny the babies are...
  • 04-05-2009, 09:25 AM
    Coastal Flyer
    Re: Mother Hummer and The Crowded House
    Aging,

    Perhaps .5" Maybe. They looked like drops of tar when newly hatched. It has only been in the past couple days that feather-like fuzz has grown. Their eyes are not open yet but much more movement by way of adjusting for tight quarters. I can't wait to see how they both fit in this tiny space in another week.

    Thanks for leaving the message.

    CF
  • 04-05-2009, 05:25 PM
    Loupey
    Re: Mother Hummer and The Crowded House
    Wow what a cool and rare find!

    Keep us posted on the developing young :thumbsup:
  • 04-05-2009, 06:40 PM
    paulnj
    Re: Mother Hummer and The Crowded House
    Awesome backyard bird!
  • 04-05-2009, 09:38 PM
    Coastal Flyer
    Re: Mother Hummer and The Crowded House
    Paul/Loupey:

    Thanks very much. I will post more as there are changes. Thanks again.

    David
  • 04-06-2009, 08:24 AM
    SARtech
    Re: Mother Hummer and The Crowded House
    David, I love these! I have never ever seen a humming bird with its wings still! Back a few years when I had time on my hands, I tried everything to attract them to my patio area... bright flowers, a mister, a really nice hb feeder. Nothing worked.
    Congrats. I can't wait to see more!

    Kristine
  • 04-06-2009, 08:37 AM
    Rivman
    Re: Mother Hummer and The Crowded House
    Great find and great photo opportunity CF, thanks so much for sharing !
    I have never seen baby humming birds or a nest before - please keep us posted on these tiny wonders ! :thumbsup:
  • 04-06-2009, 08:44 AM
    scott-devon
    Re: Mother Hummer and The Crowded House
    Wow, what a super find. Great shots and thanks for sharing.