Watch Mother Hummingbird Hatch Eggs and Feed Her Chicks

We were able to set up another new Allen's Hummingbird nest cam. She built her nest on a light bulb under an umbrella. She did the right thing, with all the rain we have been having in Southern California!
We named the mother Ella (short for umbrella) and we joined her incubation process on the 14th day after she laid her second egg. She kept busy adding nesting material and protecting her eggs from the high winds.
Then on the morning of the 16th day, she left the nest and revealed to us that the first egg hatched during the night. We watched with excitement as Ella fed her first baby. Not long afterwards we noticed a crack in the second egg and we knew it would hatch soon. Ella did some stretching on the nest and then she got up and revealed that the second egg had hatched. We wish the best for Ella and her babies. We will watch them grow, exercise their wings and finally leave the nest to go out into the world on their own.
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🧾 Frequently Asked Questions
We made a video about all the frequently asked questions about hummingbird nests, you can watch it here: • Hummingbird Nest Ultim...
❓What species of hummingbird is this?
This is an Allen's Hummingbird which normally breeds on the West coast of the United States and Mexico, although the bird has been spotted in other areas of the southern United States.
❓When did the mother hummingbird laid her eggs?
The first egg was laid on February 15. The second egg was laid on February 17.
❓How long do hummingbirds incubate their eggs?
Hummingbirds incubate the eggs for 15 to 18 days.
❓When was the first and the second hatch?
Both eggs hatched on March 4th.
❓How many clutches do hummingbirds have?
Hummingbirds in Southern California usually have two to three clutches each season.
❓When do baby hummingbirds open their eyes?
It usually takes more than a week for a baby’s eyes to open. On average, a newborn’s eyes are open 9 days after he has hatched.
❓What is the nest made from?
The nest is made from grasses and small twigs filled in with soft and fluffy fiber that the mother hummingbird finds on fuzzy plants like seed pods, dandelion down, cottonwood and the like. The nest is held together with spider silk and is soft and spongy to accommodate the rapidly increasing size of the baby birds. To camouflage the nest she put paint chips on the outside to try to blend in with the house.
❓How can I help with the nest building?
You can supply soft material for the mother hummingbird to use in her nest. You can buy nesting material for your hummingbird here: amzn.to/3OxY3do
❓What camera are you using for this live stream?
Here is the link to our camera: amzn.to/3alaoh8
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[@marilynganley7918]

Just a few hours after my husband passed away. Where I live we don't get many hummingbirds. But he loved hummingbirds when we would go to Florida to my sister's house he would sit out there on her Lanai and just watch them go to town how busy they are. And to see this hummingbird it just reminds me of the day he passed away because a hummingbird actually flew and stayed in silent motions is fluttering its wings looking at me crying holding my nephew I will never forget that moment😢😊

[@bluebirdgramma6317]

❤❤❤. Love hummers. Have a big collection, clear glass others painted, even one carved from a dried mushroom. And my hubby carved! them from basswood, then painted them. He passed 2days before his 91st birthday, 2020.

[@Joe-mz6dc]

Under my umbrella ella ella 😄

[@mygirldarby]

That nest is adorable. It looks like a work of art. ❤

[@MartayAngelFernandez-gf9qd]

Re watching after these chicks fledged ❤ We'll remember you Ruby and Violet 🥰

[@donnaj9964]

No matter how many times it happens...no matter how often you see it...it's always a little miracle. Much love to our hummers and their supportive community! 💖

[@susanmenn5016]

Her little squeak at 0:29 is just too adorable! ❤❤❤

[@nancyleigh8016]

How sweet that little 1st wee hummer was nestled so close to it's new sibling! What a great mother Ella is🥰
I'm looking forward to seeing her care for her babies to fledge. And yes...Ella chose a perfect spot to nest.
Wonderful news Carole, thank you for sharing ❤

[@mayonnaiseeee]

Beautiful mom and little hummers, thank you for the footage 😊

[@gingerhipszky228]

So very beautiful!!!

[@staylor3539]

So glad both babies hatched. ❤

[@sherriforeman8953]

WOW, what a great video !! Can you imagine how small the eggs & babies are ?! Incredible !!

[@robyn3349]

Thank you!

[@whoeverwhoever9220]

This brought a smile, especially when the eggs were hatching! My Daddy used to say, "Look, there's a hummingbird!" Still watch them. I've never seen a nest though

[@Lv8grand]

This is beautiful!!!

[@MamaTtoB-P]

Oh my gosh how AWESOME. Thank you Carole & Co for sharing. God bless

[@SGTPFUNK66]

Fantastic footage Thank You All 🙏🏾 from a subscriber and follower from the High Desert of Southern California 🏜️☮️❤️👍🏾🤙🏾👊🏾😎🇺🇸

[@krisquigley4497]

Wonderful!

[@DoggieRoyalty]

✨️💖🐦Beautiful🐦💖✨️

[@maryjones6580]

Awww so adorable ❤

[@CarlRichmond]

omg mom is decorating

[@jkrenz77]

Wow, this is amazing!!!

[@tonydean1262]

Beautiful one of the few bird's I've hoped to see but probably never will.
So I'm watching everything you vlog
Thank you

[@annecohen8927]

Ella. Really keeps the best nest cleanly adorned with cute designs and additional accessories!😂🤣😂

[@susanleezer182]

Thank you Carol. That was nice😊😊😊❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@BeachMawMaw]

I love hummers and this was wonderful to watch!❤

[@kathys9118]

Love this Carole ♥️ Thank you for sharing!

[@theck672]

Thanks for this beautiful video and all the livestream cams! They really bring a lot of joy and hope! ❤❤❤❤❤❤❤

[@justinefloresee2975]

So beautiful! More excitement!

[@dewbow134]

Beautiful 🥰

[@rhapsodymusiclessons]

Pure joy 🥰

[@anitajaggie8542]

🥰

[@bmolitor615]

she appears to be depositing the nectar-n-bugs mix somewhere waaaay south of, laik, everything but the chicks' large intestines.

[@Ragamjejak_kicau]

Sungguh indah...
Saya juga sangat menyukai burung.

[@wfpa40yt]

🥲🐤💎🪺

[@mlss1229]

Hi, what’s up with Allen’s hummers are they taking over Anna’s territory?

[@HummingbirdSpot]

They do seem to be increasing in numbers. They started on the Channel Islands, but have been taking over all of Southern California. But Anna's are tough. They will find food.

[@mlss1229]

@@HummingbirdSpot agreed, I had to spread out my feeders because I have a bunch of Anna’s nesting at my front yard and I now have two feeders at my rear yard guarded by male Allen’s or Rufous…it’s hard to tell but they do have distinct markings from male Anna’s.