Don and Bobbi Winterton Family

Compared to most families in the world, we have a BIG family! We probably have a LOT more FUN --- but it's also hard keeping everybody 'in the know' about what's going on in everyone's lives. Has anyone had the experience of finding something out and then saying "How come Mom didn't tell me that??? Well, now we can all STOP blaming poor Mom! If you have something great or not-so-great happen in your lives that this family should know about, tell us! (The site is private and can only be accessed by us.)

Saturday, June 28, 2008

Hummingbirds in Grandma Bobbi's and Grandad's Tree

Can you see the little nest in the branch of the tree?
It's only about 1 1/2 to 2 inches in diameter.
These pictures show the Mama Birdie sitting on her eggs
and then the babies after they are hatched
and again when they are about 2 weeks old.
At three weeks of age, the little baby hummingbirds are now looking more like real hummingbirds. They are testing out their wings more and more in preparation for flight. In the next few days, these little baby hummingbirds will fly away as real adult hummingbirds, never to return back to the nest. They can't because they will be TOO BIG!
You can learn more about hummingbirds at this website:
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Alicia said...

How long do they usually stay in the nest? Keep us updated - I want to see what to look like when they're ready to fly away!

June 28, 2008 at 4:21 PM

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