Baby Humming Birds In Their Nest: I went back to the lake to see how the nest of humming birds were doing. I can't believe how big they have gotten. There are two of them. One is...

Puglover Loc: Lakeside Ca.

I went back to the lake to see how the nest of humming birds were doing. I can't believe how big they have gotten. There are two of them. One is larger then the other. They look like they are ready to fly. I'm surprised they haven't fallen out of their nest. I feel very lucky that I been able to take pictures of them. I hope you enjoy seeing them.

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TraceyG Loc: SW, Fl.

WOW, that is so cool that you were able to capture these. How did you even find the nest? It must be very tiny!

Great shots!

Heirloom Tomato Loc: Oregon

Wow, they grew fast! Thank you very much for the update.

erbPIX Loc: Greater New York City area

Puglover wrote:

I went back to the lake to see how the nest of humming birds were doing. I can't believe how big they have gotten. There are two of them. One is larger then the other. They look like they are ready to fly. I'm surprised they haven't fallen out of their nest. I feel very lucky that I been able to take pictures of them. I hope you enjoy seeing them.

Nice pix and a rare opportunity with a subject I've never seen photographed before. :thumbup:

Joe F.N. Loc: Oshawa, Ontario

I enjoyed this immensely Terri. A story well told.

gregoryd45 Loc: Fakahatchee Strand

Puglover wrote:

I went back to the lake to see how the nest of humming birds were doing. I can't believe how big they have gotten. There are two of them. One is larger then the other. They look like they are ready to fly. I'm surprised they haven't fallen out of their nest. I feel very lucky that I been able to take pictures of them. I hope you enjoy seeing them.

How special Terri, great shots, so cool

rlaugh Loc: Michigan & Florida

Won't be long..great shots!!

Linda From Maine Loc: Yakima, Washington

Incredibly heartwarming, interesting and delightful :)

John Lawrence

Puglover wrote:

I went back to the lake to see how the nest of humming birds were doing. I can't believe how big they have gotten. There are two of them. One is larger then the other. They look like they are ready to fly. I'm surprised they haven't fallen out of their nest. I feel very lucky that I been able to take pictures of them. I hope you enjoy seeing them.

Amazing series, Terri. You've given us an up close and personal look at something we might never otherwise see. Thanks so much for sharing it.

John

Big food Loc: Lusk, Wyoming

You had a good disguise on to get that close, great pictures.

wmarcoux Loc: Massachusetts

[quote=Puglover]I went back to the lake to see how the nest of humming birds were doing. I can't believe how big they have gotten. There are two of them. One is larger then the other. They look like they are ready to fly. I'm surprised they haven't fallen out of their nest. I feel very lucky that I been able to take pictures of them. I hope you enjoy seeing them.[/quot

Great pictures thanks for sharing

FramerMCB Loc: Northern, ID (formerly Portland, OR area)

TraceyG wrote:

WOW, that is so cool that you were able to capture these. How did you even find the nest? It must be very tiny!

Great shots!

You're absolutely right Tracey! On all counts...I'll bet that branch the nest is on is no more than an inch in diameter, maybe an inch-and-a-half max...amazing.

And what to adult hummingbirds feed their young? I thought they were mostly a nectar collector but they must eat some bugs too.

FramerMCB Loc: Northern, ID (formerly Portland, OR area)

Excellent work here...stunning clarity on these. It is interesting to note, that even the smallest creatures take good care of their young!

carlysue Loc: Columbus

SO interesting and I'm thrilled to see your series. Knowing how tiny the mom is, I'm amazed you saw the nest and babies, SO tiny! thank you for sharing.

alicequinn Loc: Brooklyn, NY

thank you so much for sharing...something I have never seen. great series...