Hummingbird watch

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The two birds are taking their sweet time to fledge, but it could be a matter of minutes or tomorrow.

Interestingly, the mother bird is already starting on another nest in the yard. It has been a perfect clutch experience, so far. Probably why the babies don't want to leave.

http://www.phoebeallens.com/

[Cleita]

1. One almost did. It tried its wings and flew out of the nest

for a tiny bit but landed on the edge and is now clinging to it. It seems really scared and excited.

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3. Darn! I missed it.

Hubby broke a plate in the kitchen and I went to help.

[Lisa0825]

2. Goodness, they have outgrown that little nest! LOL

No wonder Phoebe is building another one LOL

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4. Isn't it amazing how long they've stayed in the nest?

[msongs]

5. the won't leave til she stops feeding them. must be teenagers lol nt

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6. There's probably some truth to that.

She doesn't come in as frequently as she did a few days back, and I'm noticing that tney're licking the limb and nest. I hate to think they're tasting their own feces, but, that would be the norm for kids, wouldn't it? LOL!

[Cleita]

7. Aww. It looks like they are settling down for a nap. n/t

[nolabear]

8. I've watched three rounds of nests now. This one's been pretty stress free.

One was beseiged by a lizard and a crow, one she destroyed herself after laying one egg--the mysteries of nature, no idea what was wrong but something clearly was. It's quite the drama. And always mekes me wonder how far we are from The Truman Show!

[nashville_brook]

9. too cool!!

[david13]

10. This is quite an interesting site. I'm not a birder, but I will take a

look at something like this. Plus, I do like hummingbirds.
dc

[Odin2005]

11. AWW! I love hummingbirds!