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Reilly
Mountain climber
The Other Monrovia- CA
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Jun 28, 2011 - 08:27pm PT
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When they are learning to solo it can get crazy. This little guy landed
on my windshield wiper in a mini-mall that had like two trees within half a mile.
Turns out there was a nest in one. He sat on my wiper for about 15 minutes.
I was about to pick him up and move him to the tree when Mom showed up and
chewed him out royally. Not sure of the exact syntax but it got his butt
into the air and I gotta say he seemed to be in good control, at least as
far as straight-line speed went. He pulled off the landing at Mom's so I
said "See ya!"
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Crimpergirl
Sport climber
Boulder, Colorado!
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Jun 28, 2011 - 08:34pm PT
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Adorable!
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jun 29, 2011 - 05:49pm PT
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That's cool, Reilly.
The Mom on my patio was doing that 'chewing Junior out' chirping as well.
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 2, 2011 - 02:00pm PT
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They are both flying. They have left the nest but return 'home' occasionally.
Cycle of life, my bitches!!!! Awesome.
(Junior is on the upper branch)
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Jingy
climber
Somewhere out there
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Looks like blue is going pinko environmentalist.
Leave the bird alone.
Spend some time watching the bird.
When she is out check for eggs.
You might witness something great, if you make yourself part of the background.
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 3, 2011 - 10:35am PT
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Leave the bird alone.
Spend some time watching the bird.
When she is out check for eggs.
You might witness something great, if you make yourself part of the background.
Re-read the thread. They're hatched and already flying.
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Cooker
Mountain climber
LA, CA
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Good story and photos.
If you put out a feeder, and if there isn't too much snow around, hummers will often skip the Mexico migration and hang out at your place year round, just don't let the feeder dry up.
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 3, 2011 - 12:29pm PT
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Yeah, they're doing well. They leave patio regularly now and come back now and again. The patio is their home and I think they feel safe there.
I think one of them is totally gone. He's gone roaming. I usually only see the one.
I think these guys hang around here year-round, but I could be wrong. The feeder is up and has plenty of customers.
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Guck
Trad climber
Santa Barbara, CA
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Bluering,
We have lots of hummingbirds at our twin feeders. I learned that they are definitely not shy, and if you stand still by the feeder, with a finger next to the feeding station, they will land on your finger to feed. It is a magic moment. You just must be patient.
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Fritz
Trad climber
Choss Creek, ID
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Jul 11, 2011 - 10:30pm PT
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Bluering: Our Black-chinned babies are about ready to depart the nest.
Big difference in the months of hummingbird fledgling: between S. Idaho at latitude 44+ and 2,900 Ft., and Southern California
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Topic Author's Reply - Jul 11, 2011 - 10:35pm PT
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Good stuff, Fritz!
Mine are gone for a few days now. They're out and about in the real world now.
Cool stuff to witness.
Guck, I may try that.
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Guck
Trad climber
Santa Barbara, CA
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Jul 13, 2011 - 12:15pm PT
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Bluering,
We have several feeders and numerous birds. We fill the feeders in the morning at 8am, and sometimes again around 7pm. They are used to the schedule and probably have developed a dependence on the free food. They show up hungry and that is probably one of the reason why they land on a finger. Overall, hummingbirds are not shy, and they frequently buzz my Hawaiian shirts, fooled by the bright colors of the print flowers. We thoroughly enjoy them and I am sure you will have the same experience.
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 24, 2013 - 02:38pm PT
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Looks like Mama-Hummingbird is back again for nesting in my enclosed patio. She just buzzed me when I sat out there and she appears to be preparing a nest in our Ficus tree in our patio.
The cycle of life rolls on....I wonder how many hummingbirds "choose" to abort their little offspring.
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Chewybacca
Trad climber
Montana, Whitefish
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Mar 24, 2013 - 05:10pm PT
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Congratulations Bluering. Hoping for another successful nesting season. Thanks for sharing this kewl story. :^)
PS- This thread has just convinced me to go buy a hummingbird feeder.
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bluering
Trad climber
Santa Clara, CA
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Topic Author's Reply - Mar 24, 2013 - 06:36pm PT
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Yeah, i"m trying to stay away. She's totally in nesting mode! I welcome them.
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