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2naSalit

(86,536 posts) Mon Mar 18, 2013, 02:19 PM Mar 2013

Baby Hummingbirds

In their nest, something peaceful that you just don't see every day...

http://www.ustream.tv/hummingbirdnestcam

enjoy some peace and beauty from nature for a few moments! It's good for your mind and soul.

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Baby Hummingbirds (Original Post) 2naSalit Mar 2013 OP

It's a good thing there are only two of them Warpy Mar 2013 #1

I was thinnking the same thing 2naSalit Mar 2013 #2

I've been meaning to check in on them meadowlark5 Mar 2013 #3

Time for a bigger house! progressoid Mar 2013 #4

Warpy

(111,245 posts)

1. It's a good thing there are only two of them

Reply to 2naSalit (Original post)

Mon Mar 18, 2013, 02:32 PM

Mar 2013

I haven't looked since they'd just barely hatched. Now that nest is absolutely stuffed with baby hummingbird.

2naSalit

(86,536 posts)

2. I was thinnking the same thing

Reply to Warpy (Reply #1)

Mon Mar 18, 2013, 02:34 PM

Mar 2013

but it probably is good that it keeps them warm while the parents are out foraging.

meadowlark5

(2,795 posts)

3. I've been meaning to check in on them

Reply to 2naSalit (Original post)

Mon Mar 18, 2013, 02:35 PM

Mar 2013

I have the link bookmarked and kept meaning to go back and see if her eggs hatched.

Just listening to the quiet and birds in the background is very peaceful.

progressoid

(49,978 posts)

4. Time for a bigger house!

Reply to 2naSalit (Original post)

Mon Mar 18, 2013, 03:12 PM

Mar 2013

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