Post by: quadrafire on June 13, 2013, 06:25:09 PM
This shot is through my daughters bedroom window (closed). We have had a nest before, but it's been 5-6 yrs ago.
The cropped pic is to show the nest material.
Mossy oak/realtree could take some lessons in the art of camoflauge.
If we didn't see her land we would not have noted it. 5 feet above our deck and 10 ft from daughters window.
SO COOL!! If you can't tell........I'm excited about this. :chuckle:
Post by: Southpole on June 13, 2013, 07:13:38 PM
Post by: White Tornado on June 13, 2013, 07:24:44 PM
That's awesome!! Showed your photos to my wife. She wants to drive clear across the state to see the babies when the hatch!!!! :)
Post by: runamuk on June 13, 2013, 07:26:40 PM
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Post by: quadrafire on June 13, 2013, 07:36:48 PM
I think they have already. Saw a beak sticking up after she left a bit ago. Kinda windy/stormy here so she is sitting pretty tight. I have the camera on a tripod, ready for tomorrow. Unfortunately it is on the side of the window that does not open. I may get creative and get on the roof for a better shot.
That's awesome!! Showed your photos to my wife. She wants to drive clear across the state to see the babies when the hatch!!!! :)
Post by: quadrafire on June 13, 2013, 07:41:07 PM
The light is fading fast. Camera not focusing well now. I'll report back tomorrow I hope with some stellar images ;)
Post by: quadrafire on June 13, 2013, 07:47:24 PM
Come on over!! We could have a BBQ and watch the hummingbirds :tup:
That's awesome!! Showed your photos to my wife. She wants to drive clear across the state to see the babies when the hatch!!!! :)
Post by: MLBowhunting on June 13, 2013, 07:48:15 PM
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Post by: quadrafire on June 13, 2013, 08:08:24 PM
This is the first year we have NOT put up feeders. We have several plants that they feed on, but no feeder. Maybe that the reduced pressure from other birds coming to the feeders make them feel more comfortable?????
I don't know if I mentioned that we had a nest in this same tree for 3-4 yrs (moutain ash) but 4-5-6 yrs ago. Could this be a relative??? I don't think that these birds live that long?
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Post by: xdog on June 20, 2013, 02:33:34 AM
:)
Post by: quadrafire on June 20, 2013, 07:29:42 AM
Got me a bit worried. Will call the wife later to see if she is back. Don't know the status of the eggs/chicks as the nest is too high to see in.
Post by: Johnb317 on June 20, 2013, 08:08:34 AM
Need to put up a second feeder as they fight over my one.
Nice shot. You could always take a glass cutter and make a lens size hole in the window. :chuckle:
Post by: quadrafire on June 20, 2013, 04:35:59 PM
Can't imagine they are very durable in the cold, but a neighbor told me that at night and in cold weather the really downgrade their metabolism so they don't starve or freeze.
I'm gonna feel really crappy if she doesn't make it. Kinda wierd to feel that way about a bird i guess, but :dunno:
Post by: quadrafire on July 03, 2013, 08:28:32 PM
Let me tell you it looks painful to watch these chicks feed. Her beak is like a sewing machine needle pumping food down their gullet. Sword swallowing at its finest.
Hope you enjoy these pics
I will try to get some of them perching on the nest during "flying lessons"
Post by: timberghost72 on July 03, 2013, 08:44:13 PM
Post by: JackOfAllTrades on July 03, 2013, 08:44:35 PM
-Steve
Post by: quadrafire on July 03, 2013, 08:47:30 PM
Post by: quadrafire on July 03, 2013, 08:48:42 PM
Wish I would have climbed up and taken a pic of them.
Post by: runamuk on July 03, 2013, 08:50:09 PM
Post by: quadrafire on July 03, 2013, 08:52:53 PM
Oh yeah that right there is bird bucket list photos.....that is awesome and arent hummers amazingly protective territorial and vicious ....so fun:tup:
If she is back next year I will try to get more creative with close ups (without buying a bigger lens)
We had a nest in this same tree for 3 yrs straight and then not for about 3 yrs (that we know of). Wonder if they are like salmon and find their way back home?????????
Post by: quadrafire on May 01, 2014, 09:19:54 AM
:tup:
Post by: jackmaster on May 01, 2014, 09:27:17 AM
Post by: Becky on May 01, 2014, 10:22:32 AM
Smossy was out shooting his bow in my front yard, and one dive-bombed him going after the bright arrow fletching. He was at full draw, 70 lbs and he thought he was under attack. Luckily he has good instincts and didn't just let the arrow fly as he dropped to the ground, but man.. they're aggressive little birds lol.