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Witness the remarkable journey of newborn hummingbirds as they hatch from tiny pearl-white eggs measuring just 13mm! After a challenging struggle to break free, the firstborn is exhausted but quickly regains strength, calling out for mom. As rain falls, their protective mother ensures they remain safe and dry. With stubby beaks and budding feathers, the little ones soon prepare to leave the nest. Follow the heartwarming story of these brave hatchlings as they take their first flight, marking the end of their nesting days.
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while she goes for a snack We can take a peak at what she has there…
Firstborn!! After the struggle to break out of his tiny shell, it appears he is just plumb tuckered out… Firstborn!!
A few hours later, our new arrival has recovered and is thinking "How about something to eat"
Little Mother is there protecting the nest from today's rain showers… Sooner or later she must leave to renew her energy reserve…
Traces of the Allen's breed color are bursting from those tiny pin-feathers…
Rain has been falling, but it appears that Mom has kept the babes safe and dry…
the brave one has left the nest … At the ripe old age of 21 days,
Feel that empty feeling? Yes, they've both left the nest- Happy Landings to them!!For a size comparison: A toothpick is 2½" long, a penny is ¾" in diameter…
Montage F,Mastin 28-08-09 Photos du net.