On Saturday morning on august 15th I went to visit my babies. They were still in the nest looking quite grown since the last photo shoot 4 days earlier. I decided to take some pictures on Saturday evening around 5 o'clock. To my dismay they were gone! At the tender age of 18 days they had flown the coop. I looked around on the ground to make sure that they had not fallen out of the nest and found nothing. The next morning I went again to see if they had returned , the nest was empty. Then suddenly overhead I heard a familiar fluttering of wings and looked up. There was this young humming bird hovering looking down at me. I ran to get my camera but was too late. The next day yesterday, I went to the nest with camera in hand and waited. I heard the fluttering of wings again and looked up. The young hummer was back looking at me. I tried to get my camera ready but was already too late. Sigh...I am feeling disappointed that I wasn't able to capture the first flight of the babies. This morning I went by the nest and couldn't find it. I looked around on the ground and found it. I took it up and now it is on my computer desk . I feel like an empty nester since my babies had flown the coop.
It is as though the children have left home, isn't it? Hope you get pictures of some more hummers soon.
ReplyDeleteWell, it's a bit of a let down to see them go but, at least, you know they made it through their nesting period. Sometimes, baby birds don't. My mockingbird babies are almost ready to fly. They will come out of their nest if they are scared enough by my presence so, I try not to visit too often. Still can't get photos of them. Now, that you know hummies like your yard enough to raise babies in, keep your eyes peeled. You may find more in time.
ReplyDeleteAt least you have successfully 'brought up' a nest of baby birds. That's a great achievement. Mother Earth will be so pleased.
ReplyDeleteI would think the young would still be around in your garden... you helped them so ... to grow ... and then hopefully success in leaving the nest. I trust you will see them again soon.
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