Tuesday, August 08, 2006

Birth of a Hummingbird

Recently, I received these photos of a hummingbird nest and eggs being tended by Mama Bird. The photos chronicle the development and birth of the hummingbird babies and is quite remarkable. For those who are nature lovers like me, please enjoy.


Mama bird tending to her nest.


Two tiny eggs, each only 1/2 inch long.


The first new arrival emerges.


"How about something to eat?!"


Development is moving right along!


The time to fly is nearing...


Almost time to go!


One of the babies has left the nest at the ripe old age of 21 days.


As a point of reference, a toothpick is
2 1/2" long and a penny is 3/4" in diameter.

1 comment:

Jimmy said...

Awww. So small and delicate. I can only watch in awe.