The Hummingbird Family

02/14/06

I have a potted ficus tree in the corner of the south patio. I noticed the nest 1 day before the eggs hatched. The nest is only 2 feet from the sliding door which allows me to sneak on Momma hummer every now and then. And slip out there when she is gone.

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Momma on her eggs (2/2/06)

 

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Ever vigilant!

 

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One day old! Momma on break

 

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Very tiny chicks

 

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Back off jack!

 

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Getting furry

 

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Room for two

 

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Hurry back, we're hungry!

 

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getting bigger!