Bright-Eyed Nestling

I found this nest after noticing Mrs. Hummer fly to the exact same spot in a tree several times. She already had two eggs in the nest and we were thrilled to watch the young hummingbirds hatch, grow, and leave the nest.

Can’t we share?

Hummingbirds sharing the feeder

Beautiful Nest

While walking the nature trails at the Heard Natural Science Museum & Wildlife Sanctuary, I noticed this thimble size Ruby-throated Hummingbird nest. Isn’t it beautiful?

Ruby-throated Hummingbird nest

A friend alerted me to the presence of this Ruby-throated Hummingbird nest located in a local conservation area. The chicks fledged on the day after this photo was taken. Early July 2015.

Waiting

baby hummingbird getting ready to fly for the first time

A baby hummingbird getting ready to fly for the first time