Phoebe Allens Hummingbird. Fledgeday.

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One of the babies just flew backwards off the nest and returned. So it won't be long now

11:00 am est.

[FSogol]

1. Here's the link for the uninitiated:

http://phoebeallens.com/

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2. Oh, yeah. Forgot about that.

[xchrom]

3. they're so cute i can't stand it! nt

[Dappleganger]

4. Love these!

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5. One bird just made it out of the nest. She blew backwards out of the nest!

Towards the cam.

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6. OHmigod! Another first.

The baby that fledged, went back to the nest!

[blondeatlast]

9. Looks like s/he's ready to have another go at it! nt

[blondeatlast]

7. Just what I need--another relaxing, interesting, wonderful thing to keep me from housework.

Cannot. Not. Watch. Argh!

(so damn adorable)

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10. Put the volume up and listen for the wings.

[blondeatlast]

13. Oh, I did--amazing. I had some hummers near my apartment patio

a while ago and put out a feeder but they trimmed the landscaping and the beauties haven't come back since.

When I had a yard, I landscaped to attract them; I love them, could watch them all day.

[buzzard]

8. I keep thinking she must be too old and then another batch comes along.n/t

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11. This is a new mom.

Last year's bird was very, very old. Different markings too.

[buzzard]

12. Ok thanks for that info, I spent a lot of time last spring watching owls, hummingbirds and eagles.

I swore I wouldn't do it again but they are so cute.

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14. Video of the mini-fledge.

http://s20.photobucket.com/albums/b205/14gordianknot/?action=view¤t=Fledge.mp4