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It's Twins! ~ Hummingbird Nest
Dateline May 8, 2005
By Ann Zeise
When we returned from our "Spring Break" vacation
at the end of March, we found that a hummingbird was busy building
its nest in the camelia
bushes just a few feet from our front door. I've been taking
photos when the parent is away. Come take a look. I'll update
with new photos from time to time.
Twin baby hummingbirds,
May 8, 2006
This is about the exact size. The nest is
about 1.75" from outer edges. Notice how the mother has
decorated the nest with bits of licken and fuzz. These hatched
a few days ago.
I believe these are Anna's Hummingbirds, as the breed is common
in our area. More on Western
Hummingbirds.
Hummingbird mother on the nest. March 30,
2006
My hand near the hummingbird nest, to give
you idea just how tiny this nest is. The eggs are about the size
of jelly beans.
I have put out hummingbird
feeders so the mother won't have to travel far for nourishment.
We often have such nests in our shrubbery.
Once Scott went to check on a nest and noticed one baby was gone.
While he watched, the second fledgling took flight! THAT was
sure a lesson one would be hard put to learn in a classroom!
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