Hummer Nest Photo Gallery by Fred Dietrich at pbase.com

Hummer Nest

Here are some photos of a female ruby throated hummingbird on her nest.
It was first observed on May 8, 2006 in Tallahassee, Florida.
More photos to follow as she raises her brood.

May 28th, a broken egg shell, with blood on it, was found beneath the nest.
The hummer was still sitting on the nest, so we hope it is all right.

June 4th, the hummer was seen feeding two chicks in the nest. It looks like
she is on her way to a successful brood.

June 16th - Only one chick was seen in the nest. Did not see mom come feed it while I was there

June 17th - No activity at the nest, it looks like they have fledged. Let's hope they both made it.

The following information comes from the Hummer Bird Study Group:

The female lays two white eggs about the size of a black-eyed pea. They are laid 2-3 days apart
and incubation begins when the first egg is laid, therefore they hatch 2-3 days apart. It takes
12-14 days for the eggs to hatch and the nestlings stay in the nest for 18-22 days. The oldest
bird remains in the area of the nest until the youngest bird is ready to fly. After a short time
the young are just like any other bird, competition for the food.

Here are some links to good sources of information about hummingbirds

Hummer Bird Study Group

Hummingbirds.net

Mom probably sitting on two eggs	Hummer on nest behind the leaves	Different angle of mom on nest	Mom on nest
Nest made of spider webs and lichens	Closer look at nest	Closer view of mom	May 19
May 20	May 20	Baby - June 16th	Baby waiting for Mom
Mom left May 22nd - Baby right June 16th	Baby - June 16th	Baby has a visitor	Can you find the baby and the nest?
View of baby and nest from below - June 16th

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