For Hummingbird Lovers...
Jun 12, 2019 17:32:32 #
It's obvious that many UHH members love hummingbirds. I was lucky enough yesterday to be shown where an Allen's Hummingbird has made its nest and is raising 2 babies. The little cup nest was hidden in the shadows just about 3 feet off the ground and right next to a walkway at the San Joaquin Marsh Wildlife Sanctuary. Hope you enjoy these photos. I'm sure these babies won't be in the nest much longer.
jak
jak
Mom sits on the edge of the cup nest.
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One of the babies appears behind Mom. Mom is a jewel.
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Two babies fill the cup nest.
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Jun 12, 2019 17:34:32 #
Jun 12, 2019 18:10:39 #
Jun 12, 2019 18:23:25 #
awis01 wrote:
Love Hummingbirds. Great work!
Thanks, Tony. You are one of many who love them. Glad I could share these with you.
jak
Jun 12, 2019 18:25:33 #
BigDale wrote:
Wow! Hummingbirds are fun. Nice job capturing the chicks!
Dale, it was actually pretty simple to catch the chicks...they weren't going anywhere...but they were sure stuffed into that little nest. I appreciate the kind comments. Here in SoCal we have hummingbirds all year round, so it's not hard to find good subjects, but to find the nest and babies was specially fun.
Thanks.
jak
Jun 12, 2019 19:34:58 #
Jun 12, 2019 20:49:35 #
awis01 wrote:
Me too. Keep up the great work. 
Thanks very much. I appreciate the nice comment. Here are a few more hummingbird photos for those who like them.
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Anna's Hummingbird
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Costa's Hummingbird
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Allen's Hummingbird
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Allen's Hummingbird
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