We have a hummingbird nest!!!!

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lisalove

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Baby loves us...
So apparently baby has come to know us. When I went out to change the feeder, she/he buzzes around and likes to feed as I'm walking the feeder into the house. Sits on the potted pine tree and waits for me to bring it back out. As soon as I come back out baby starts to feed again while I'm walking with it. All this takes place about 6 inches from my face!!!!!
What a sweet little thing!
 

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BE CAREFUL!!!!
Don't let that feeder run dry for too long or they will get pissed.
Last summer I had one come into my family room while I was eating lunch.
He hovered about 1 foot from my face. He gave me a very stern talking to.
I gathered from his twitting and chattering. He was seriously disappointed with my lack of feeder maintenance.
I quickly dropped my fork and filled his feeder.
We are back on good terms now but, it was a close call.
I don't ever want to live through that again.
 

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lisalove said:
It really is crazy tiny.

What an understatement!



cljohnson said:
BE CAREFUL!!!!
Don't let that feeder run dry for too long or they will get pissed.
Last summer I had one come into my family room while I was eating lunch.
He hovered about 1 foot from my face. He gave me a very stern talking to.
I gathered from his twitting and chattering. He was seriously disappointed with my lack of feeder maintenance.
I quickly dropped my fork and filled his feeder.
We are back on good terms now but, it was a close call.
I don't ever want to live through that again.

:D so funny!!
 

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New cool pics of baby...
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Jacqui said:
lisalove said:
It really is crazy tiny.

What an understatement!

Indeed!!:)

cljohnson said:
BE CAREFUL!!!!
Don't let that feeder run dry for too long or they will get pissed.
Last summer I had one come into my family room while I was eating lunch.
He hovered about 1 foot from my face. He gave me a very stern talking to.
I gathered from his twitting and chattering. He was seriously disappointed with my lack of feeder maintenance.
I quickly dropped my fork and filled his feeder.
We are back on good terms now but, it was a close call.
I don't ever want to live through that again.

They are cute controlling little thing!
 

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Thank you for taking us on this wonderful adventure. You have no idea how I enjoyed it. Now I wish there was more. :(
 

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terryo said:
Thank you for taking us on this wonderful adventure. You have no idea how I enjoyed it. Now I wish there was more. :(

I agree-I'm going to miss it too!
I was happy to share it. I appreciate all of the comments and that you loved it as much as I did. ;)
 

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Baby is still hanging out and loves me!!!PICS
The best part is when I'm outside she brushes up against my shoulders as she's buzzing around.
This is not a zoom pic. I was filling up the ant shield on the feeder when she buzzed up-cute little thing.

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They will get really used to ya. My parents have tons of them. They will look into the kitchen and door windows. The even sit on the porch railings when my parents are out sitting on the porch. My dad almost had one on his finger. I showed my mom and cousin your pics. They loved them and were fascinated. So glad you shared:D
 

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I am so glad you posted, I have been wondering if the little one was still around and if the mother reused the nest for another batch.
 

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Jacqui said:
I am so glad you posted, I have been wondering if the little one was still around and if the mother reused the nest for another batch.

No, there was a bird buzzing around it for a few days, but never nested there.
So far it's still empty.

wellington said:
They will get really used to ya. My parents have tons of them. They will look into the kitchen and door windows. The even sit on the porch railings when my parents are out sitting on the porch. My dad almost had one on his finger. I showed my mom and cousin your pics. They loved them and were fascinated. So glad you shared:D

They really do. I love when I feel the little brush up on my shoulder.
Happy to share! :)

mctlong said:
Awwwwww! So cute!

Very!!!;)

terryo said:
Thanks for this great up-date. You are very lucky!

You're very welcome;)
I keep thinking I won't have anymore updates and then here she comes!!
 
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