Back in the spring of 2013 I was an avid online hummingbird watcher. A man in Southern California had a live streaming webcam focused on a hummingbird nest, and hundreds of us tuned in regularly to watch Phoebe the hummingbird and her babies. Some of you may have been around back then and might remember … Continue reading The size of a hummingbird
Over at the Bella Hummingbird webcam, the list of viewers is growing as fledge day approaches. According to the posted schedule, Blossom and Banji hatched 20 days ago and fledging normally occurs 21 to 25 days later. Both have begun exercising their wings, or “wingercizing” as fans call it, in preparation for the big day. … Continue reading Fledge window opens tomorrow
In past years I was a devoted follower of Phoebe the hummingbird and the live video feeds from her nest. It was fascinating to watch nests being built, eggs laid and hatching, and chicks fledging and leaving the nest. When the webcam’s owner/operator moved, I assumed that was the end of the hummingbird cam. Today, however, … Continue reading Attention hummingbird fans
(Update, March 29: The second egg hatched early this morning. There are now two healthy hatchlings in the nest.) For those following the story, the first of Phoebe’s two eggs hatched this morning. They usually hatch in early morning and I usually miss it. Anyway, there’s now a baby hummingbird in the nest. One more … Continue reading Hummer update: First hatch this morning
(Update: March 28: First egg hatched this morning.) A friendly reminder to the winter-weary (and I know there are a lot of you out there): The hummingbird nest cam, a live streaming webcam, is running, as is the family-friendly chat channel that accompanies it. Enjoy a live, close-up view of Phoebe the hummingbird and her … Continue reading Hummingbird nest cam begins hatch watch today
If spring still seems months away in your part of the world (or even if it has arrived), treat yourself to this Southern California garden. Fleur and Pip, young hummingbirds preparing to leave the nest (“fledge”) in the next few days, are on a live streaming webcam. Tune in to watch them and their attentive … Continue reading Hungry for spring
