FreeLists / tn-bird / [TN-Bird] Hummingbird nest update: 2 nestlings!

["Anna Varney" <livingglass@xxxxxxx>]

I had given up hope of anything happening with the 'active' Ruby-throated 
Hummingbird nest that I had found in my yard a few weeks ago.  When I first 
found it, the female was very faithful in sitting on her eggs.  Then a few 
weeks into watching her, she would hardly ever be seen even close to the nest 
and I had only seen her once actually on it.  I'd check on her almost everyday 
and no sign.  I had chaulked it up to a nest failure.
BUT, this morning I thought I'd give it another look.  It appeared that 
something was in the nest, maybe it was a leaf that had fallen from the tree 
and landed into the nest.  NOPE!  2 nestlings clearly visible and quite active 
within the nest.  Momma was seen once at the nest in the hours that I was out 
by the nest, although not actively monitoring it (I had work to do...).  I have 
no idea of when they hatched.

I will keep everyone posted on how things progress from here!

Anna Varney
Linden, TN
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