06-03-2025, 08:46 AM
Good day, all.
We have been blessed to observe new hummingbird youngsters; I believe for the 5th time.
We've followed the entire process, from nest building to egg laying to hatching, then the development of the nestlings independent lives. All have been Anna's Hummingbirds - the most common variety in my area.
Here's a shot (taken yesterday, 2025/06/02) barely showing the two most recent nestlings. I'm convinced the mother is the same one who raised two nestlings a month or so ago. She returned to the nest she used previously, repairing and strengthening it. Some how she intuitively understands and applies principles of engineering to make the nest as secure as possible. Notice how she positioned it to rest securely on 5 different small branches.
My wife bought a strawberry plant a week or so ago, and it sure has produced. One strawberry was 2 inches (5 cm) tall and at least 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) wide; so big that it wouldn't come close to fitting in the nearby hummingbird nest. Photo taken yesterday...
Have yourselves a safe, happy, and productive week.
We have been blessed to observe new hummingbird youngsters; I believe for the 5th time.
We've followed the entire process, from nest building to egg laying to hatching, then the development of the nestlings independent lives. All have been Anna's Hummingbirds - the most common variety in my area.
Here's a shot (taken yesterday, 2025/06/02) barely showing the two most recent nestlings. I'm convinced the mother is the same one who raised two nestlings a month or so ago. She returned to the nest she used previously, repairing and strengthening it. Some how she intuitively understands and applies principles of engineering to make the nest as secure as possible. Notice how she positioned it to rest securely on 5 different small branches.
My wife bought a strawberry plant a week or so ago, and it sure has produced. One strawberry was 2 inches (5 cm) tall and at least 1.5 inches (3.8 cm) wide; so big that it wouldn't come close to fitting in the nearby hummingbird nest. Photo taken yesterday...
Have yourselves a safe, happy, and productive week.
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