humming bird nest discovered, still under construction, may 13, 2003
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Humming Bird Nest Humming Bird Nest Discovered, still under construction,Discovered, still under construction,
May 13, 2003. May 13, 2003.
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First egg, May 16
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Mom, sitting -- thinking -- (about that second egg!)
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Yes! Two eggs, May 20, 03 ~~ (For perspective: a common 2½" toothpick, marked in half inch
segments.)
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June 3, 2003 I find "Mom" sitting on her nest.
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A few minutes later she takes a break - and what
do I see??
They surely have just hatched, the shells are still present and they appear a little damp!
(June 3, 03 -- 8:01 am)
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Returning just 50 minutes later, I find them stretched out and relaxed.Imagine a bird -- less than one half inch long!
(June 3, 03 -- 8:50 am)
Those little yellow beaks have a lot of growing to do!!
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Mom has returned and all is well!
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June 6, 03
Three days old. At 8 o'clock they were resting head-to-tail.
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Passing by again at 10:30 - they are both facing West.Their beaks are beginning to darken.
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June 10, 2003 --- 7 days old.
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They're beginning to grow pin-feathers.
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Little Mr. Innocent!
Shall we name him "Cain?"
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June 14, 2003 --- 11 days of age
Sorry to report, they are now one! I have never heard or read of this type of attrition in Humming birds.
(As is common with Eagles.) Who knows?
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Feathers are starting to show , his beak is turning darker.
It appears he intends to fill the tiny nest all by himself!
June 17, 03 --- the 14th day
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June 21, - 4 more days have brought some color to those stubby little feathers.
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Last photo - - - June 27, 2003 - - - Age: 24 days
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Later this day, our little bird took to the air!
Good Luck -- Little Guy!!!