Anna's Hummingbird nest

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Joemeche

Joemeche

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I led a field trip on Sunday for North Cascades Audubon and a highlight was locating this nesting female ANHU with two very new hatchlings. I've found a good vantage point and will monitor the progress of the two youngsters.

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They're really good at taking turns.

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She feeds 'em and then she sits on 'em!
 


Great shots, Joe! I always worry about being that close, for fear of crows and the like zeroing in on the nest.
 
Terry O said:
Great shots, Joe! I always worry about being that close, for fear of crows and the like zeroing in on the nest.
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Thanks, Terry.
I always consider that and believe me, this is one well-hidden nest. It's also in a pretty thick tangle of greenery.
I know a local photographer who takes pruning shears with him to clip branches that might be "in his way" and the rest of us are always on his case about it. I think he leaves the shears at home these days, for fear of running into one of us. :)
 
Thanks, Joe. I knew you would be careful - Last year we lost a nest, we think, because crows or jays discovered it, perhaps because of our looking at it, even though a fair distance away (like 20 feet), but
in this instance the nest was quite visible.
 
they are my favorate bird! i have a web site i look at.. from the time the mama lays the eggs till the little ones fledge.. it located down at San Diago area.... !!!
 
Stopped by for a quick check on the twins this afternoon. They appear to be doing OK after weathering a tropical downpour around 6 AM.
Thought I was back in Louisiana.

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