First Wing and a Prayer
Much to my delight, the three little hummers continue their journey on the planet. One is particularly good at pushing up out of the crowd at feeding time, so much so that I frequently can't even see the other two and wonder if there's enough to go around (what, me, the third of three?). But this morning there are three distinct tooth picks popping out from all the fuzz.
This is from a few moments ago, my first glimpse of a wing to the far right of the nest. I'm also seeing the beginnings of heads attached to the beaks. Mama tends to take most of the day off, and doesn't even bother with my increased putzing around. After all, a girl's gotta garden.
photo credit: Ketzel Levine, NPRStill no wiser about hummingbirds -- except the advice I've gotten from you folks -- I am growing accustomed to the rhythms of their day and can generally grab a few shots at dinner time @5pm.
The wind was blowing madly during feeding time but the family coasted as if riding the waves. Last night was the first time I saw this much baby beak. In between sightings, I do try and have a life.
photo credit: Ketzel Levine, NPR
12:46 PM ET | 03-27-2008 | permalink
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