Birth of a hummingbird

This is truly amazing. A lady found a hummingbird nest and got pictures all the way from the egg to leaving the nest. Took 24 days from birth to flight. Because you'll probably never in your lifetime see this again, enjoy; and please share.
February 8th

At a chance moment, while she goes for a snack -- we can take a peek at what she has there Wow! Two tiny pearl white eggs, all of 13mm (½") long!

One week later. (Feb. 14th)
We sneak another peek - - -

February 21

February 25th

Traces of the Allen's breed color are bursting from those tiny pin-feathers.

March 4th

March 7th At the ripe old age of 21 days, the brave one has left the nest.

March 9th Feel that empty feeling? Yes, they've both left the nest -- Happy Landings to them!!

For a size comparison: A toothpick is 2½" long, a penny is ¾" in diameter.

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