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Jul 8, 2020 09:18:51   #
Cotondog Loc: Saskatchewan, Canada
 
Amazing photos. Absolutely a lovely series.

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Jul 8, 2020 09:24:16   #
Hereford Loc: Palm Coast, FL
 
Absolutely wonderful series. Thanks for posting those.

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Jul 8, 2020 09:42:20   #
blacks2 Loc: SF. Bay area
 
Excellent.

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Jul 8, 2020 09:46:00   #
mizzee Loc: Boston,Ma
 
👏👏👏👏

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Jul 8, 2020 10:34:27   #
AzPicLady Loc: Behind the camera!
 
These are a WOW!

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Jul 8, 2020 11:19:30   #
MT native Loc: Big Sky Country — Montana
 
The marvels of the hummingbird. Enjoyed your series a bunch!

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Jul 8, 2020 11:32:06   #
Frank S Loc: Nampa, Idaho
 
John from gpwmi wrote:
Fantastic photos and a wonderful series, Frank. Will we see them fledge?


So far there appears to be only one that hatched, John. But I hope to follow it until he/she fledges.

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Jul 8, 2020 12:08:37   #
merrytexan Loc: georgia
 
Frank S wrote:
I started watching this fascinating little bird June 20th. On July 3rd the first of two eggs hatched presenting us with a less than beautiful little critter. The photo of the nest was taken atop an 8' ladder while nest was unattended. From that point on, all captures were taken with a 750mm equivalent lens from a distance of approximately 20', to prevent stress on the new mother and family. I've been trying to document the development of the young bird. As a point of interest, I've always noticed that loud fireworks had drastic effects on dogs and cats, but I never even considered how a bird would react. On the 5th of July this little mother was noticeably anxious and stressed. So much so that I decided not to attempt any photographs that day. Attached are a few samples from the day of the hatching up to yesterday, July 6th.
I started watching this fascinating little bird Ju... (show quote)


These are wonderful shots, frank!! I like the fact that you stayed back so the mother would not be stressed out. What a thrill to get to witness the birth and feeding of the baby.

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Jul 8, 2020 12:30:55   #
JeffDavidson Loc: Originally Detroit Now Los Angeles
 
Beautiful and sharp. Lucky you to have observed this.

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Jul 8, 2020 13:19:37   #
ecobin Loc: Paoli, PA
 
👍👍

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Jul 8, 2020 13:52:40   #
karenmr
 
Frank S wrote:
I started watching this fascinating little bird June 20th. On July 3rd the first of two eggs hatched presenting us with a less than beautiful little critter. The photo of the nest was taken atop an 8' ladder while nest was unattended. From that point on, all captures were taken with a 750mm equivalent lens from a distance of approximately 20', to prevent stress on the new mother and family. I've been trying to document the development of the young bird. As a point of interest, I've always noticed that loud fireworks had drastic effects on dogs and cats, but I never even considered how a bird would react. On the 5th of July this little mother was noticeably anxious and stressed. So much so that I decided not to attempt any photographs that day. Attached are a few samples from the day of the hatching up to yesterday, July 6th.
I started watching this fascinating little bird Ju... (show quote)



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Jul 8, 2020 14:23:19   #
ckescher
 
Wow! Beautiful, clear and well composed shots!

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Jul 8, 2020 16:19:02   #
Vince68 Loc: Wappingers Falls, NY
 
Very nice set.

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Jul 8, 2020 18:58:39   #
J-SPEIGHT Loc: Akron, Ohio
 
Frank S wrote:
I started watching this fascinating little bird June 20th. On July 3rd the first of two eggs hatched presenting us with a less than beautiful little critter. The photo of the nest was taken atop an 8' ladder while nest was unattended. From that point on, all captures were taken with a 750mm equivalent lens from a distance of approximately 20', to prevent stress on the new mother and family. I've been trying to document the development of the young bird. As a point of interest, I've always noticed that loud fireworks had drastic effects on dogs and cats, but I never even considered how a bird would react. On the 5th of July this little mother was noticeably anxious and stressed. So much so that I decided not to attempt any photographs that day. Attached are a few samples from the day of the hatching up to yesterday, July 6th.
I started watching this fascinating little bird Ju... (show quote)

Excellent set Frank

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Jul 8, 2020 19:19:17   #
PAR4DCR Loc: A Sunny Place
 
Great set Frank.

Don

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