Herb3
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Hummingbird feeding chicks

Hummingbird nests are nearly invisible because they're so small - no bigger than an egg cup - and camouflaged so effectively.

This one is in one of our apple trees & I was lucky to catch the moment. The picture shows it very much enlarged -

https://www.pbase.com/mtu_fulani/image/111610568

GardenLisa
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That is so beautiful. Not something you'd see every day, or any day, really!

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Thank you for this picture. I can't even imagine how tiny the chicks are, to have so many of them in the (probably) thimble-sized nest...

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hendi_alex
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Really nice photo!

ljcoolj
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Beautiful photo! I'm waiting anxiously to see my first Hummingbird this year. All 3 feeders are out!

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Outstanding Herb, simply outstanding...

Remember, no red dye and no honey; not good for our birds...

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Thatis a very nice photo of Hummingbirds feeding their young. Something you don't always see.

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vintagejuls
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WOW :D That is a spectacular photo. Thanks so much for sharing! Definitely not something you see every day. 8)

ljcoolj
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Yay!! Finally saw a hummingbird at one of my feeders yesterday!

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Wow, :shock: now that's a winner. Ever think of intering that photo in a photo contest? :) It's sure to be a winner.



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