Baby Rufous hummingbirds life cycle. Chapter 1

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  • čas přidán 28. 11. 2014
  • The life cycle of Rufous chicks. From nest building to raising
    and teaching and caring for their young. Same video on my channel with hummer sounds.

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  • @shrub825
    @shrub825 Před 4 lety +402

    Exactly 2 years ago my mom's b day, we found a scrawny lil hummer in the backyard with a hurt wing. We named it Jarvas and my mom took it upon herself to nurse it back to health. Once he started flying again we released em. About a month later a hummingbird starts hovering near my mom while we're outside. She does a little whistle and it stays hovering right next to her. I'm sure that hummer was Jarvas coming by to thank my mom for taking care of him.

    • @rethablair6902
      @rethablair6902 Před 4 lety +12

      Ur Mom healed an angel👼

    • @kristinect
      @kristinect Před 4 lety +24

      I was fortunate to raise a rescue baby bird once and it came back year after year to have her babies in our backyard. Right next to our patio set where she learned to fly. Such a blessing.

    • @VirtuallyTenzin
      @VirtuallyTenzin Před 4 lety +1

      Didn’t ask

    • @WillN2Go1
      @WillN2Go1 Před 4 lety +6

      That's great. What I've noticed is that if I spend a lot of time on my porch, four feet away from my feeders, they get to know me and anywhere I go in my neighborhood I'll get buzzed by them. Same thing with Eddie who was staying downstairs for a few months. I haven't been on my porch for a few months, cooler weather. I was helping the neighbor right next door. No visits. That was more curious.
      If one of 'em gets inside my house I net it with a black t-shirt. They go into this death pose wings akimbo, you feel like Elmer Fudd, "I've killt the poo wittle..." The first few times I thought it's dead for sure. But one of those feet was still hanging on to the window, the t-shirt.. So I took it outside. Up and gone. Unless they were inside for a while, then it's a quick hop to the feeder. The next day, a bit like you mom's experience, if I'm in the backyard I'll get a visit withing a couple of feet. But after one day no more.
      Tip if you do find a hummer that's exhausted of course get them outside. If they're too weak get them some sugar water, just make a quick slurry. They don't seem to understand the concept of a puddle, so make a hole in a card or something, a little red ink around it. It is oft said that hummingbirds are always a couple hours away from starving to death. One friend told me about one that fell in water and probably died of hypothermia a few minutes later. But they also fly really fast, and can cover 50 or more miles a day.

    • @WildFireGaming7
      @WildFireGaming7 Před 4 lety +4

      Retha Blair that mom IS AN Angel

  • @mikefoley3785
    @mikefoley3785 Před 7 lety +1832

    Hummingbirds make their nests with spider webs as an important ingredient. That way, the nest will actually stretch and expand to accommodate the growing babies.

    • @deirdrepasko9056
      @deirdrepasko9056 Před 7 lety +182

      And also stay attached to the tree branches! What a clever idea! God is sooo cool!

    • @mikefoley3785
      @mikefoley3785 Před 7 lety +88

      You mean mother nature's idea.

    • @lisabishop06
      @lisabishop06 Před 6 lety +12

      Mike Foley that's really cool!!

    • @zebrahead8
      @zebrahead8 Před 6 lety +112

      One came into my apartment (cathedral ceilings) and I assumed it was gathering my nice supply of spider webs for its nest (didn't know they did this) but it got its feet tangled up and slide down the wall. I tried warm water to get the webs off but was afraid, the tugging would hurt the bird. Ran it to the vet, she gently pulled everything off, brought it home and released it. This was the second hummingbird I have rescued. Love..love..love them.

    • @catmagic2226
      @catmagic2226 Před 6 lety +20

      Mike Foley Wow.
      Nature's problem solving often defies imagination...who thinks that stuff up???

  • @rhitcoder
    @rhitcoder Před 4 lety +334

    Hummingbirds are the most special of the birds because of their tiny stature. How they survive in this world is a miracle in itself.

    • @ericw.9907
      @ericw.9907 Před 4 lety +7

      They are actually vicious little predators and they are violently territorial. They are incredible little things.

    • @jennymcmillin5668
      @jennymcmillin5668 Před 4 lety +5

      RhitCoder. It’s a miracle for all of us really. 🙏🏻😊🌺

    • @tviswatchingu
      @tviswatchingu Před 3 lety

      Seals and Croft wrote an awesome song about hummingbirds you might like it

    • @sweettoko995
      @sweettoko995 Před 3 lety +1

      @@ericw.9907 that's all animals

    • @sarahmichelle6186
      @sarahmichelle6186 Před 3 lety +1

      @ItzMikeOmg yeah, the first time I saw a hummingbird I thought it was a bumblebee.

  • @debbiefabro887
    @debbiefabro887 Před 4 lety +55

    A few yrs ago I found a hummer that got in my garage & couldn't find his way out. He was tired & hot & had given up. I gently picked him up & put his beak into my feeder. He drank & drank until he got his strength back. He flew out of my hand & I was happy to tears that I was able to help this beautiful little bird. A tip try not to leave anything red/orange exposed in your open garage where they might fly in & get trapped. My garage door emergency pull cords were red & that was drawing them in so I spray painted them black.

    • @InGodWeTrust12345
      @InGodWeTrust12345 Před 3 lety +3

      Das so wholesome (;´༎ຶٹ༎ຶ`)

    • @kinetickutz
      @kinetickutz Před rokem

      It couldn’t find its way out of the 1/4 size hole of your garage where the door is? I thought they were smarter then that.

    • @CarMann_On_Gfuel
      @CarMann_On_Gfuel Před rokem

      W cap

  • @GodSpeedMcKee1717
    @GodSpeedMcKee1717 Před 5 lety +295

    My wife and I witnessed something amazing last weekend. We have an enclosed deck about 20'x20' covered in flowers. We have had one Rufous male ever since we hung the feeder. He fights off all hummers looking for a flower snack or a quick drink from his feeder. But last weekend my wife was out there working and she heard somebody new and a call that she never heard before.
    The male (Zippy) brought one of his offspring to our garden and left him/her there all day. He would come back and check in on him about every 10 or 15 minutes showing him the flowers and the feeder to eat from. He even flew right up to my wife within 12 inches from her and hovered for a moment while facing junior as to say "don't worry about them they are safe" seriously.
    Then at the end of the day, Zippy after 3 attempts got him to fallow him home for the night at least that is how it appeared. Next morning Junior is back and this time he is drinking from the feeder like a big little hummer. Then Zip taught him to defend the yard they danced around each other dad talking to him how to fly defensively. Then dad left but continued to check in now and then and Junior began to defend his new territory against the adult birds. He ran them all off. Its been a few days now and they both pop in and out. Friendly to us but Dare you if you are another Hummer. We were truly Blessed to see something like this. Recognize the world for what it is a Garden.

    • @Ginglingo
      @Ginglingo  Před 5 lety +25

      Wow! What a great experience. I wish I could have seen that.

    • @danicadavis2653
      @danicadavis2653 Před 4 lety +10

      Jim Wills that’s amazing!

    • @tonibauer2949
      @tonibauer2949 Před 4 lety +9

      How incredibly wonderful. You are privileged.

    • @NIGHTOWL-jf9zt
      @NIGHTOWL-jf9zt Před 4 lety +23

      Hello from the future. Beautiful story. I once had a hummer land on my shoulder as I was hanging a feeder at my sisters house. She has at least a dozen that frequent her home. They are friendly and I think they know we are not going to harm them!

    • @carrieyeung8373
      @carrieyeung8373 Před 4 lety +2

      ,

  • @thepinkflamingostrikesagai7319

    Thank you for protecting the little Hummers and making sure that the world has two more precious gems that we can admire.

  • @michaelmogensen2892
    @michaelmogensen2892 Před 4 lety +814

    That is some serious sword swallowing skills those kids have gotten.

    • @byblis
      @byblis Před 4 lety +5

      Michael Mogensen HAHA

    • @sophiajean15
      @sophiajean15 Před 4 lety +22

      And that's what you called *D E E P T H R O A T* they're better in sucking than my girls(lie)

    • @landbefortime6898
      @landbefortime6898 Před 4 lety +5

      @@sophiajean15 Hummingbirds are awesome

    • @1strights
      @1strights Před 4 lety +44

      Kishi Karasu We’re talking hummingbirds here. Hummingbirds. Sweet little hummingbirds. Is nothing sacred to you?

    • @mochiislimeshop
      @mochiislimeshop Před 4 lety

      Michael Mogensen I was about to comment this 😂

  • @petscanner5
    @petscanner5 Před 4 lety +86

    I’m weeping. Mom takes care of them so well. Then they leave and go out to a scary world.

    • @Pearl-_Perla
      @Pearl-_Perla Před 4 lety +4

      I TOTALLY UNDERSTAND!!! I PREY FOR MY CHILDREN EVERY DAY AND BLESS THEM EVERY NIGHT.

    • @sorayah248
      @sorayah248 Před 4 lety +5

      Don't worry, Joanne. Mom gave them the warrior mentality and filled them with ideas of conquering the world. It's their playground.

    • @terrymayfield364
      @terrymayfield364 Před 4 lety +1

      Human babies raised by moms grow up to enter a scary world, too.Scarier each day, according to the news..

    • @frankboyd.
      @frankboyd. Před 2 lety

      They're too fast for predators to catch them.

  • @parrotlover1981
    @parrotlover1981 Před 6 lety +336

    While sitting on my patio I saw baby hummingbirds leave their nest for the first time. At first I wasn't sure what I was seeing they looked like bumble bees but, then they took off like a bullet. I felt so lucky to have witnessed their first flight. I've loved watching birds my whole life.

    • @ASMRyouVEGANyet
      @ASMRyouVEGANyet Před 5 lety +12

      So lucky! I've been attacked by a momma Hummer. I didn't know what was going on until I saw her buzz back to the nest. She was fiesty!

    • @parrotlover1981
      @parrotlover1981 Před 5 lety +14

      @@ASMRyouVEGANyet oh yeah the females can be vicious when protecting babies. All female birds are like that.
      While sitting on my patio once again I witnessed a Raven trying to eat baby crows in a nest. Oh my God the mama sent out a call and crows came from all around swalking like I've never heard before. They all chased the Raven off but, it did take awhile. I could actually see the Raven ripping and eating the babies. Made me a little sick to my stomach.
      Man the crows were swooping down to the Raven as a team. Must've had about 20-30 crows all screaming at the hawk. It was crazy loud.

    • @crimsonlight1385
      @crimsonlight1385 Před 5 lety +1

      @@parrotlover1981 was it a hawk or a raven? Lol but that a cool story anyway

    • @parrotlover1981
      @parrotlover1981 Před 5 lety +4

      @@crimsonlight1385 lol...
      I did see a Raven raiding baby crow's nest eating the babies. Ugh it was sickening. Crows came from all over swooping down attacking the Raven I've never heard so many crow screaming and chased it away to protect their babies.
      Just the other day I saw a couple dozen Red Tailed Hawks circling just to the right of my house. I do live on the outer edges of town. A huge white Owl swooped down an grabbed a finch right in front of me. Felt bad I had Bird feeders out.
      I've got hummingbirds here all winter so I feed them too.

    • @crimsonlight1385
      @crimsonlight1385 Před 5 lety

      @@parrotlover1981 got a question is it normal seeing birds of all different species flying in one direction? Cause last week i saw crows, seagulls, pigeons, sparrows, and starlings all flying in one direction and each of them were traveling in schools

  • @imranq9241
    @imranq9241 Před 4 lety +340

    Even though hummingbirds only live for about 5 years, they pack a lot into that short life. Surely an inspiration.

    • @abomination2theLord
      @abomination2theLord Před 4 lety +8

      It would be fun to know how many times they flap their wings in a life time. They are one of the coolest birds. Love 4Truth!

    • @tazylab6233
      @tazylab6233 Před 4 lety +4

      And insects

    • @AbrahamLechLacha
      @AbrahamLechLacha Před 4 lety +1

      My first 5 years were the best. The rest, not so much...

    • @MAgaSUXX
      @MAgaSUXX Před 4 lety +3

      Remi the poet said "the butterfly lives only for a moment, and yet, it is enough".

  • @btsfan55army42
    @btsfan55army42 Před 4 lety +123

    I just found a hummingbird nest in my backyard! I cried with joy. I hope they hatch. Thank you for an amazing video. Phenomenal and educational.

    • @leociresi4292
      @leociresi4292 Před 4 lety

      BTSfan55Army Hummingbird nests are made of lichens, Phragmites seeds, fine grass and spiderwebs

  • @Paper_Frogg
    @Paper_Frogg Před 3 lety +7

    8:18 "They can memorize over 300 feeding locations"
    Me: _can barely find the bread aisle_

  • @Javier636
    @Javier636 Před 8 lety +666

    Man!!, I'm a grown man but I almost cried watching this, these things get to my heart big time.

    • @russf6572
      @russf6572 Před 6 lety +20

      Pete Smith .... don't feel bad. I'm 61 and had to fight back a tear or two!

    • @OldDawg1865
      @OldDawg1865 Před 6 lety +13

      There is no reason to cry. Just wonder at the creation God has made.

    • @christinacord7225
      @christinacord7225 Před 6 lety +14

      Pete Smith ...... I DID cry, 😊

    • @amalau2825
      @amalau2825 Před 6 lety +14

      You are a good person.

    • @SUPER_WOLFMOON
      @SUPER_WOLFMOON Před 6 lety +24

      Pete Smith
      That's awesome! Just think if everyone could have that feeling of compassionate understanding for every living thing! The miracle of life!

  • @catwithagun902
    @catwithagun902 Před 4 lety +332

    I just came here to see how baby humming birds look like - my life is complete.

  • @katiephalen3483
    @katiephalen3483 Před 4 lety +63

    The hummingbirds that would feed at the feeder, would tap on the window to let me know it needed cleaned and filled. When I fed them, I would stand still for a few minutes with my finger to land on while they ate. I could barely feel them.

    • @rethablair6902
      @rethablair6902 Před 4 lety +6

      You are so LUCKY to have that experience 🤗

  • @olikat8
    @olikat8 Před 4 lety +112

    My cattle dog is fascinated with hummingbirds- he doesn't go after them, he just sits and watches them fly around the patio and him.

    • @jannelson4946
      @jannelson4946 Před 4 lety +5

      olikat8 that’s funny my Sheltie is fascinated by birds too.

    • @olikat8
      @olikat8 Před 4 lety +12

      @@jannelson4946 he is very funny for as rough & tumble as he is, my dog will do very gentle, compassionate things- the wildest thing was a few months ago, he was on a trail with me and he kept closing in on this elderly Chinese couple. I told him to wait, but he just kept looking back & edging towards them. Finally, he gets up to the man and nudges his hand. He stops, looks down at Jimi, whois looking right into his face. The man lights up like a little kid as I am telling his wife "He is very friendly, no worries." It became obvious he was suffering from dementia or something- he was petting my head and speaking in Mandarin (his wife was apologizing, but I was not upset), just smiling. Some how that crazy dog knew it. We stayed a minute, said goodbye and parted ways waving & smiling

    • @olikat8
      @olikat8 Před 4 lety +4

      @SuperMich66 they are the funniest, smartest breed. Stubborn and very full of character, too-

    • @DM-en5qf
      @DM-en5qf Před 4 lety +3

      @@jannelson4946 Shelties are awesome.

    • @AbrahamLechLacha
      @AbrahamLechLacha Před 4 lety +2

      So am I...

  • @mythr3333
    @mythr3333 Před 7 lety +519

    Thank you for going through all the trouble in creating this video. Just to extend my appreciation.

    • @olivehyde3340
      @olivehyde3340 Před 5 lety +5

      One of God's handy work!

    • @David-cc3un
      @David-cc3un Před 5 lety +2

      No... I think it’s Ginglingo’s work.

    • @PoM-MoM
      @PoM-MoM Před 5 lety +3

      @@David-cc3un Yep. The video is Ginglingo's work. The birds are all Science and tradition. 🙂

    • @canarymerry
      @canarymerry Před 4 lety +3

      "...creating this video"? Maybe this video simply evolved. ;)

  • @PragmaticEmpath
    @PragmaticEmpath Před 4 lety +143

    They can memorize 300 different feeding locations 💓 It’s so worth leaving a bird feeder on my balcony. They once left a feather behind. It was smaller than my smallest fingernail. They are so small and wonderful creatures. Thank you for sharing!!! 💛

    • @ArbitratorTemplar
      @ArbitratorTemplar Před 4 lety +6

      It's an exhange for the food it got from you😇

    • @PragmaticEmpath
      @PragmaticEmpath Před 4 lety +4

      Macaltror 🥰🙏🥰

    • @DiamondDovesArt
      @DiamondDovesArt Před 4 lety +7

      The humming bird was probably going "Here human I'll pay you for you're service" lol

  • @marcellava
    @marcellava Před 4 lety +69

    18 days old, already big for the nest, mother bird still trying to cover them and keep from cold, “ah yes, moms will be moms”

  • @jenniferdelbosco8478
    @jenniferdelbosco8478 Před 4 lety +13

    I have a nest on my patio, on a lighbulb on my string of lights! They babies are 15 days old today!!! I wish I could have video like this. Henrietta and her babies Eloise and Zakariyya have been miracles for me throughout the lockin. I love them so much!! Thank you for sharing this!

  • @lovinlife6941
    @lovinlife6941 Před 4 lety +31

    Not to sound like too much of a sap..... my eyes are steaming with tears! Thank you so very much for for this beautiful piece of work.... true art. I have had many hummingbird experiences for over 50 years, from rescuing a wounded baby one on a beach while boating, my dad let the boat run all night to keep it warm and in the morning we took it back to where my brother found it and let it go... to, one coming into my bedroom just after my dad past way many years later, I used a shirt and it let me cup it in my hands and looked right into my eyes. With countless other incredible stories of other times. I seem to be going through a very painful time, as we all do, and just finding your channel and this beautiful piece is amazingly healing for me!!
    Thank you!!

    • @rethablair6902
      @rethablair6902 Před 4 lety +1

      God Bless you and thanks for ur story❤️💞

  • @9798angel
    @9798angel Před 6 lety +101

    "Potty trained since birth...SAWEEEET" 3:39 That made me laugh so hard! A VERY educational, entertaining and full of action! Music choices were perfect as well! Thank you for sharing one of the things in nature most humans are unaware is taking place every moment under their noses. They left "bice" memories all over your walls ;)

  • @clo2715
    @clo2715 Před 4 lety +66

    Best thing I ever did in my back yard is add humming bird feeders. They are fascinating creatures.

  • @raulraul5776
    @raulraul5776 Před 4 lety +26

    How I wish we have hummingbirds here in the Philippines. When I visited California, hummingbirds are very common, and some houses even feed them with sugary water. Thank you for posting.

    • @m.m.i.9586
      @m.m.i.9586 Před 4 lety +1

      There may not be hummingbirds in the Philippines, but there are little Sunbirds, who are very bright and adorable, and enjoy nectar too. :-) czcams.com/video/Lo1rOy-CUMw/video.html

  • @kizpaws
    @kizpaws Před 4 lety +287

    What a precious video!
    Thank you for painstakingly following daily these beautiful creatures … your hard work paid off -- this is the best video on CZcams!
    ♥ I absolutely LOVE hummers ♥

    • @barbnbirds
      @barbnbirds Před 4 lety +8

      I surely agree.I have never seen anything like this little awesome precious sweet video.Loving it!!!!!!

  • @delano62
    @delano62 Před 5 lety +83

    In a way, it was almost sad to see them go.
    Knowing what a cruel world they have to face.
    But then again. Don't we all. Great video!

  • @stratocat222
    @stratocat222 Před 4 lety +4

    One of the most beautiful and tear jerking videos I've seen on here....LOVE THIS!

  • @pankajkanani692
    @pankajkanani692 Před 4 lety +150

    I don't know English so much, but i
    Can't stop myself to write, they are so
    Lucky, who have such nest in their
    House.🙏🙏🙏🙏

    • @deborahleeedwards5510
      @deborahleeedwards5510 Před 4 lety +21

      Pankaj Kanani your English is just as good as mine, and I am American, do not put yourself down dear, always build yourself up. Be Blessed. 😊

    • @pankajkanani692
      @pankajkanani692 Před 4 lety +8

      @@deborahleeedwards5510 🙏🙏🌹🌹🙏🌹

    • @Davey3
      @Davey3 Před 4 lety +5

      👍🏽

    • @peterfrancis5267
      @peterfrancis5267 Před 4 lety +2

      Pankaj Kanani Yes,true

    • @zenphotojourney
      @zenphotojourney Před 4 lety +3

      I had a nest in my backyard one year. What an awesome time that was! I'll try to post some videos of that on my channel this coming week.

  • @cdwraw
    @cdwraw Před 4 lety +332

    Crazy the parent doesn't stab the babies during feeding.
    Looks very aggressive.

    • @marieconstantia4441
      @marieconstantia4441 Před 4 lety +16

      I was thinking the same thing! One slip and bye, bye baby!😬

    • @ajl577
      @ajl577 Před 4 lety +39

      Same, I was wondering how they dont accidentally skewer the baby through the throat😱

    • @howwrongwewere
      @howwrongwewere Před 4 lety +16

      I know omg I thought for sure they were gonna be impaled. They might have a future at a carnival as sword swallowers 🤣

    • @ddelv583
      @ddelv583 Před 4 lety +18

      They are bringing food back up from their stomachs, into the babies mouths. You see how the babies automatically lengthen their necks. The mothers' muscles contract to regurgitate the food into the babies esophagus & stomach. It's like us throwing up. It's involuntary, triggered by the babies' cries & going for their mouths. Gotta trust that nature knows what it's doing!!!

    • @theredfryingpan6460
      @theredfryingpan6460 Před 4 lety +1

      Nature can be cruel but it still finds a way...

  • @cassandramalloy
    @cassandramalloy Před 7 lety +135

    I stumbled upon your video while looking for more info on the life cycle of hummingbirds. A nest was cut down in our backyard by accident by the landscapers, but 2 babies were saved after we repositioned the next. Mama bird returned and has been feeding and tending to them. I am hopeful they'll make it. Thank you for such a beautiful video...what a joy to watch!

  • @thellamacorn8902
    @thellamacorn8902 Před 4 lety +199

    - "They live for 3 - 5 years"
    Video is 5 years old
    D:

  • @NatureWitch
    @NatureWitch Před 2 lety +2

    Look how gentle the hummingbird is with her sleek beak not even poking her children in the eyes. There's such amazing little birds.

  • @samfrancisco8095
    @samfrancisco8095 Před 5 lety +171

    I save dryer lint to put it out at the feeders in the spring so they have nesting material.

    • @ayfr.
      @ayfr. Před 4 lety +32

      Dog fur also works perfectly. It's insulating & water repellent.
      It's why I always brush my dog outside and let the fur fly :P

    • @syedkashiffaisal839
      @syedkashiffaisal839 Před 4 lety

      Kitten Playing with 7UP Bottle Cap
      m.czcams.com/video/n5B7ZVPBatU/video.html

    • @thevixen2054
      @thevixen2054 Před 4 lety +11

      YOUR A NICE PERSON IN LIFE
      U DESERVE A LIKE OF FRIENDLINESS😄❤

    • @corninyourpoop
      @corninyourpoop Před 4 lety +7

      Is it ok and safe for them? Its winter here but it seems like the birds stick around. I get the same ones and one of them circles me and comes up to me often and I wanna do something nice for him. It's not toxic right? From the dryer sheets or detergent

    • @pagiesmith
      @pagiesmith Před 4 lety +24

      heather zirkle yes, dryer sheets are toxic. Although it’s a nice gesture, unless this person is using a very mild non-toxic detergent with no fragrance/chemicals and no dryer sheets, they may be doing more harm than good.

  • @marcy3098
    @marcy3098 Před 6 lety +29

    Thank you! I have my first hummingbird feeder this year and I have two regulars. I assumed they were a couple. I hope they'll being their babies to my feeder. I sit outside after work each day and enjoy watching them come and go. It makes my day.

    • @chm825
      @chm825 Před 4 lety

      Yes, they are so hard working fluttering and eating that nectar that it really gets me going in the morning. I change out the nectar every 3 days and can tell when I put new and cold nectar in the feeder in the hot summers (Arizona). I now added a bougainvillea to grow up a trellis and am looking for a birdbath with a solar fountain in it to give them some swimming. I have one family with two little ones. They are unafraid of me and just sit there and drink. I hope they will find a spot to build a nest but I go in and out and may disturb them.

  • @heatherjoy9799
    @heatherjoy9799 Před 4 lety +24

    This is so beautiful! I love how the mama tucked her babies in bed and how God helped them know to use spider webs for a stretchy, comfy bed. The music was great, too. Well done!

    • @garfield850
      @garfield850 Před 4 lety +3

      Thats called nature.

    • @abc-wv4in
      @abc-wv4in Před 4 lety +2

      @@garfield850 Right, created by God.

    • @garfield850
      @garfield850 Před 4 lety +3

      @@abc-wv4in Thats what you believe. It is not a matter of course that everyone here also does it.

    • @abc-wv4in
      @abc-wv4in Před 4 lety +2

      @@garfield850 Well, yeah, that's obvious!

  • @sharonolsen6579
    @sharonolsen6579 Před 4 lety +6

    Amazing footage. Perfect choice of music .. it made me cry ! Reminded me of a few years ago when I had the extreme good fortune of watching this process up close and personal. The nest was built on a low enough branch of a willow tree for me to see the nest from a safe enough distance for the mother not to be upset.. We had plenty of hummingbird food sources in our garden and yard. And she loved to drink the tiny water droplets from the tips of the willow leaves after a light misting from the hose (on the other side of the tree of course... away from the nest. ) I watched the mother building the nest .. Then just sitting .. and sitting .. After some time there were the frequent trips to feed.. seeing their tiny heads just above the rim at first.. Then as they got bigger a better view. Finally they fledged.. Not that great of flyers on the first try, but they got the hang of it soon enough.. I was happy they both fledged safely, but sad to see them leave the nest I had watched with awe for weeks .. This video brought it all back.. Thank you ! : ]

  • @patrooney2283
    @patrooney2283 Před 5 lety +84

    How blessed were you!!! What a miracle to watch. , I’m jealous!!! This video made me sooooo happy 🙏🙏🙏💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕💕❤️ Thank you so much for sharing!!!’💕

    • @ladybluegrass4173
      @ladybluegrass4173 Před 4 lety +3

      It was amazing that they stayed in the nest, so well behaved.

    • @conniemiller411
      @conniemiller411 Před 4 lety +1

      Pat Rooney I was thinking how lucky she was too. I was amazed that she built her nest there, seems like a confined space, and with people around. It’s like the hummingbird is a pet.

  • @mariluperez1508
    @mariluperez1508 Před 7 lety +486

    when they pooped out of the nest that was funny

    • @truthseeker3857
      @truthseeker3857 Před 6 lety +26

      It was a nice spray. Wonder where it landed in the room

    • @virginiamoss7045
      @virginiamoss7045 Před 6 lety +37

      Evidently all over the leaves and nearby walls. Didn't you see the mess all around?

    • @truthseeker3857
      @truthseeker3857 Před 6 lety +2

      No

    • @markwatts2532
      @markwatts2532 Před 6 lety +2

      I would love to do this...i would take it on tour have my own TV show..

    • @ASMRyouVEGANyet
      @ASMRyouVEGANyet Před 5 lety +11

      They had some good range

  • @SunnyKittyKatt
    @SunnyKittyKatt Před 4 lety +336

    CZcams: Wanna see a 5 year old video about baby hummingbirds?
    Me: 🥺 yes please
    Quarantine is weird.

    • @skeeter197140
      @skeeter197140 Před 4 lety +7

      Why is it weird that the video is 5 years old? I don't understand why people seem to think there's an expiration date, or it's no longer "cool" or valid after a certain period of time. I mean, I think it's an awesome video, and I didn't care or notice it was 5 years old until you pointed it out. I ask not out of a mean place, but to try to understand.

    • @Jam_Fam
      @Jam_Fam Před 4 lety +9

      skeeter197140 It’s just the fact that CZcams randomly decides to recommend stuff outside of people’s main interests. I can almost guarantee that the people who have watched this vid did not get it on their recommended because they binge bird videos (except for a few possibly). Also commonly a bunch people get recommended the same video all at the same time even if the video was uploaded far from the time that everyone finally finds it.

    • @skeeter197140
      @skeeter197140 Před 4 lety

      @@Jam_Fam Thank you. I just noticed a lot of "who's watching this in 2020?" type posts, and don't understand it.

    • @phoebelee8561
      @phoebelee8561 Před 4 lety +2

      Yol Riin Lask in the U.S, almost all states are still in a stay at home order. Quarenteen may be I’ve run your state or country but it feels never ending for everybody else

    • @Lola-ip6yi
      @Lola-ip6yi Před 4 lety +1

      SunnyKittyKat
      😂🤣😂😂 sooooo true!!
      kick ass video tho for sure! 👍🏽

  • @abdulhaqq1980
    @abdulhaqq1980 Před 4 lety +10

    "baby i'm not moving on i'll love you long after you're gone..."... I'm loving the playlist.

  • @tamara8908
    @tamara8908 Před 6 lety +183

    This is the best hummingbird documentary. Thank you!

  • @SidniOrchids
    @SidniOrchids Před 5 lety +78

    I absolutely adore Hummingbirds, they are my favorite. 🙂💜🇹🇹

    • @maryanndavis8580
      @maryanndavis8580 Před 4 lety +4

      I agree. My husband could not work the last 3 years of his life. He'd sit outside or work on his shop in the summer. The little hummingbirds would always check him out. A few weeks before he passed away, he held his arm/hand out cuz they were buzzing around. One perched on his finger. At the cemetery, after the dedication of his gravesite, 2 little hummingbirds came to drink from all the beautiful flowers. When I see a hummingbird, I always think of my darling husband and how much he loved those little birds too. 😍

    • @rhondawilliams5859
      @rhondawilliams5859 Před 4 lety +4

      @@maryanndavis8580 I'm sorry that you lost your BELOVED HUSBAND.😔 He's in heaven with GOD 🙏 watching the hummingbirds.🐦🐦 He's waiting for you to come and join him.😘💗 Take care of yourself Sweetie.✝✝😘

  • @jennifercafecafe1481
    @jennifercafecafe1481 Před 4 lety +15

    How unbelievable, such a majestic bird, and very lucky people to have the birds in their yard, I smiled through the whole video, just beautiful

  • @drusilla206
    @drusilla206 Před 4 lety +6

    This video was amazing 👍👍 hummingbird birds are my favorite!! Thank you for sharing it with us and thank you for protecting our little feathered friends great job!! God bless

  • @bellabast
    @bellabast Před 5 lety +147

    All I can say is that the people who gave a "thumbs down" missed the "like" button. Beautiful video. Thank you for sharing this.

    • @janicealdridge9309
      @janicealdridge9309 Před 4 lety +3

      Noone did a thumbs down, but yes, I could have done without that music.

    • @pinkhare4344
      @pinkhare4344 Před 4 lety +2

      God’s beautiful creations! They are so amazing,, I watch them for hours! Can’t wait until spring already!🌸🌺

    • @zzzz3190
      @zzzz3190 Před 4 lety +1

      I just muted the music. Looks like some of you missed THAT button heh

    • @prabhakarbhat8999
      @prabhakarbhat8999 Před 4 lety

      Nice, thank you.

    • @valeriew5934
      @valeriew5934 Před 4 lety +1

      Elizabeth Totally agree, when I saw 10 👎 down I’m like who in the heck would dislike hummingbirds

  • @tevman69
    @tevman69 Před 4 lety +17

    Another miracle of life,that so few take time to appreciate. I could watch them for hours.

  • @mary2270515
    @mary2270515 Před 4 lety +24

    My entire life my family has had feeders up for these darlings. My grandma had them, my mom was a bird watcher and we had multiple feeders. I remember a photo I took when we lived on "Apple Hill" in.CA. That area of Apple Hill was known for having thousands of acres of apple trees, wine grapes and christmas trees. So there were tons of flowering plants for them to get nectar.We had a huge plate glass window with a quart size feeder there, plus 2 more around the home. I took some pics from inside right up to the glass , there was 41 hummers at that feeder just kind of swarming it. I used to lay in the sun a lot there and had to put up my very long hair because it was in the way. I used a red old fashioned "railroad " bandanna folded to a wide strip in the back and tied a knot at the top of my head. So there were 2 bright red ends sticking up in the air. They would land on my head and also dive bomb me, so much enjoyment lifelong from these cuties.

    • @rethablair6902
      @rethablair6902 Před 4 lety

      U were so fortunate

    • @mary2270515
      @mary2270515 Před 4 lety

      @@rethablair6902 Yeah that was probably the best place I ever lived.

  • @earthangel_911
    @earthangel_911 Před 4 lety +5

    I have never seen one still for this long so I was excited to see this! I used to enjoy watching them come to my porch as a kid. Hummingbirds are very special and symbolic to me... this made my morning!...❤️✨

  • @romygime5822
    @romygime5822 Před 6 lety +44

    Oh my God They are not scare of people they build so close to houses right next to you window how sweet. Thank you so much for all the information. National geographic and David Attenborough missed this documentary

    • @Renville80
      @Renville80 Před 6 lety +3

      romy Gime shows you how much confidence they have in their flying abilities and their capability to make a fast getaway.

  • @Kat-n-Ollie
    @Kat-n-Ollie Před 6 lety +11

    Very precious footage. I am always amazed how they remember which plant they have visited and which flowers still have nectar in them. Amazing. Thank you very much.

  • @joycebrady2335
    @joycebrady2335 Před 4 lety +5

    This is one of my all time fave video's. The info. The music. The story you told. Thanks for the smile.

  • @gingersowers8315
    @gingersowers8315 Před 4 lety +2

    Seeing those little ones finally take flight. And fly was amazing and beautiful. The whole time I was on the edge of my seat screaming don't fall off. When I should have been worried about where my butt was gonna fall to. Lol thank you for sharing them with all of us that will never get to experience seeing anything as precious as that in our lifetimes.

  • @northwestkathleen1124
    @northwestkathleen1124 Před 5 lety +14

    This is absolutely incredible! I have them in my garden year round most years, even in winter. I have one I call Bossy, has been around 4 + 1/2 years. What a thrill this must have been to have them where you can see the whole thing!! I have so enjoyed watching this as well as all the information you included. I shall send the link to my UK friends who follow my Anna Hummer and Rufus hummer on Flickr. Thank you so much for making this!!

  • @bonnie3994
    @bonnie3994 Před 5 lety +55

    I love all the information that you have given us THANK YOU,,Love these BEAUTIFUL BIRDS

  • @aaronwhite1479
    @aaronwhite1479 Před 4 lety +23

    This year I watched two Anna’s Hummingbirds being raised in a nest near my home. I have pictures of both parents - male and female - feeding the children.

  • @leahballotti7547
    @leahballotti7547 Před 4 lety +1

    This is a new take on Mother’s Day... almost made me cry!! It’s totally incredible. Thank you so much for sharing!

  • @marialane1805
    @marialane1805 Před 5 lety +77

    Thank you so much for all the effort and time you put into this! They are adorable!

  • @russf6572
    @russf6572 Před 6 lety +18

    What a great video!
    Love our hummers here in Oregon. Always amazed that they survive even the coldest nights during winter.
    Torpor is God's little blanket.
    Thanks for the video. Enjoyed it thoroughly

  • @victoryfirst2878
    @victoryfirst2878 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you for showing us all on CZcams that something so small can fly upside down. Keep up the great work.

  • @crmbaker
    @crmbaker Před 4 lety +4

    Thank you SOOO much. The first video of Hummers that I've seen from hatchling to flight.
    These are my birds.
    I can't thank you enough.
    May God bless you -- you made my heart joyful! 💗💗

  • @jungleno.
    @jungleno. Před 5 lety +74

    Awesome footage!
    When I water my plants with my garden hose shower attachment, the hummingbirds like to fly in and out of the spray.

    • @miaalbani1640
      @miaalbani1640 Před 5 lety +3

      Jun Gleno this happens to me too

    • @carollynnecouchman4417
      @carollynnecouchman4417 Před 4 lety +5

      I do the same thing. One of my regular Hummers perches in a tree and I lightly spray him for 10 minutes. He dances and flutters in the water spray. I'm always tired before he is.

  • @TOTALCAMARO
    @TOTALCAMARO Před 6 lety +16

    Thank you for sharing this, I have ruby throated hummingbirds every year. Always wondered about the life in the nest. I really appreciate this! 😊

  • @amandaraghunandan5857

    why am i crying over these precious little birds. So beautiful to see the cycle of life and seeing the babies grow and take flight.

  • @Unevenedge
    @Unevenedge Před 4 lety +1

    Y'know, when I was growing up I watched a lot of hummingbirds. Always a joy, if only because they were so brief; there and gone with a shimmer and a humm.
    I never knew they had such long tongues!
    It makes sense, when I think about it, but it just never clicked until this video.

  • @rosejanet4066
    @rosejanet4066 Před 4 lety +8

    This was soooo beautiful! This was my last video of the night that I decided to watch, it was perfect! Thank you for such a beautiful video!!! My favorite bird by far!!! 💙💚💛🧡❤️

  • @AmB39
    @AmB39 Před 5 lety +5

    Beautiful. This made me, a 33 year old man-guy cry. Thank you for this.

  • @blueberrypawsome
    @blueberrypawsome Před 4 lety +1

    Humming birds have to be some of the cutest animals ever, great video I love those tiny fluff balls of love

  • @meetabose6340
    @meetabose6340 Před 2 lety

    INCREDIBLE Little Hardworking Female Rufus Humming Bird.Single Parenting at its 👌 Best! From Conception , To Inception of Building NEST, Laying Egg,Incubating, Feeding the Young, TLC'ing & Finallly Setting the Young Ones FREE!!! It was A Treat to Watch this Entire Cycle , of My Most Cherished Favourite Bird , I cannot Thank U enough !!!

  • @eyesea123
    @eyesea123 Před 6 lety +8

    Truly enjoyable and so informative. Just had my doves leave the nest today. They were on my patio outside my bedroom.

  • @judichristopher4604
    @judichristopher4604 Před 5 lety +32

    Awwwww This is Precious...
    How can ANYONE do a thumbs down???
    This is a great video..
    Thank you for sharing.

  • @doglover8596
    @doglover8596 Před 4 lety +1

    Thank you so much for filming this. I have hummer feeders all along the house, and some mornings you'd think we were being invaded. But to see them like this, from birth to freedom, wow, it was amazing.

  • @kimgoforth4180
    @kimgoforth4180 Před rokem

    Wow!! Thank you! I'm sitting here watching my hummers right now! Love them!! What amazing photography with a first row seat into their nest! Beautiful job!! Just wow!!

  • @mikealman63tab
    @mikealman63tab Před 5 lety +13

    7:54 "Wait...not yet, When? When mommy says" has to be one of the sweetest yt moments ever lol.
    Thank u for posting this (albeit nearly 5 years ago!!!!!) it deserves viral status ;@)

  • @larryloftis9064
    @larryloftis9064 Před 4 lety +41

    I love hummingbirds, I got them to sit on my finger after they got used to me a friend said I was full of it when I told him, so I took a picture of me holding one in the palm of my hand and he started calling me the hummingbird whisperer.

    • @NIGHTOWL-jf9zt
      @NIGHTOWL-jf9zt Před 4 lety +1

      I believe you. I've had them land on my shoulder from time to time while setting up their feeders.

    • @patriciasmith7074
      @patriciasmith7074 Před 4 lety +5

      My aunt when she was alive retrieved a baby that fell from the nest and ended up hand raising it in her home, her vet didn’t think he would live but he did. She said she would perch on her finger and she would hold him close to her face and he licked her cheek with his tongue. Eventually she turned him loose.

    • @patriciasmith7074
      @patriciasmith7074 Před 4 lety

      Felicity That’s sad, he probably did die but the Vet told her he wouldn’t live at all in her home but he did for a long time. She has passed away now too.

    • @fuyu_ta
      @fuyu_ta Před 4 lety +1

      @Ricky rocky 😭

  • @AnnieGill7
    @AnnieGill7 Před 4 lety

    That was one of the most amazing films I have ever watched! That’s for the time your took, the love and nature’s perfection you shared with us!

  • @CristinaF210
    @CristinaF210 Před 2 lety +3

    Speechless it's absolutely beautiful ❤️

  • @sparkle551
    @sparkle551 Před 5 lety +8

    It's 2019 and I just found this video. I absolutely love all birds, but hummingbirds are so beautiful and this video is breathtaking. You are so lucky to have witnessed this beautiful event and captured it on video. Thank you for sharing it. They are truly a wonder.

  • @TheReelJason
    @TheReelJason Před 4 lety +1

    This was great! Thank you. We have them on our patio and the mommy had four babies this year. Two then Two. It's crazy watching the wind blow their little brach around and somehow mom stays in the nest. Great video!

  • @robinscreativespace2484
    @robinscreativespace2484 Před 4 lety +1

    Great video!!! I really enjoyed watching this. I have several feeders at my house. I love to see the new fledglings at the feeders. I even have the same hummingbirds coming back for several years. I have never been able to see a nest up close so this was fantastic! Thank you so much!!!

  • @dave-in-nj9393
    @dave-in-nj9393 Před 5 lety +4

    Wonderful to watch, thanks. I have been feeding hummers for a decade and get to enjoy their antics every morning.
    the adults joust for potions at the feeder, but the babies, just sit and are not bothered by the swooping of others.
    Some years, we get to see a second or third brood, the baby sitting, fat and oblivious is always the tell.
    great to see this video.

  • @alikidimitriadis5138
    @alikidimitriadis5138 Před 5 lety +3

    I absolutely adore hummingbirds and I can think of no better experience than what I've just seen on this video. Thank you for doing this video and for allowing this beautiful creature to nest so close to humans!! Amazingggggggggggggg!!! Love this.

  • @dawnellenhutson-auer3963
    @dawnellenhutson-auer3963 Před 4 lety +22

    A beautiful expression of spirit and our Father's great gift

  • @bonniebester606
    @bonniebester606 Před 4 lety +1

    That is the funniest place for her to make a nest...no covering. I found a hummingbird nest last year in my yard...its sooooo delicate. I just love these Birds!

  • @sunnyvistabulldogs6869
    @sunnyvistabulldogs6869 Před 5 lety +4

    So adorable! You are so lucky to have her nest right where you could witness it all. I spent countless Spring’s trying to find a hummingbird nest so I could witness such beauty, but to no avail. I had gorgeous American Robin’s nest near by which was always lovely but I always wanted to see teeny weeny hummingbird babies. I incubate my own chicken and duck eggs now and the miracle of life you get to see before your very own eyes from the non existent speck, you can’t see on day one to the chick’s first visible movements in the egg on day 5 is truly remarkable. All that magical life happening and growing inside an egg into a fuzzy baby chick popping out on day 21 never ceases to amaze me. Nature is a beautiful thing.

  • @herbst777
    @herbst777 Před 5 lety +24

    Oh wow! Thank you for this fabulous film! I thoroughly enjoyed it! 🥰

  • @sooziebarren8840
    @sooziebarren8840 Před 4 lety +2

    Bless you for taking the time to film them. I enjoyed every moment! Thank you so much and for allowing her to nest in your plant. May the Lord bless you always 🙏❤️

  • @parisasoleimani4145
    @parisasoleimani4145 Před 4 lety

    Well I never thought I'd be crying over a bird video lol. We discovered a nest about 5 weeks ago when quarintine first started and the hummingbird babies seem to be full grown now. They haven't flown away yet but its going to be a bitter sweet moment when they do.

  • @brendasimmons1639
    @brendasimmons1639 Před 5 lety +3

    Amazing! ❤I started feeding them this year and I'm obsessed watching them..Thank you for the knowledge! Brought tears to my eyes their all so darn cuteeee!

  • @Chelsea-888
    @Chelsea-888 Před 6 lety +25

    her nest is so small and cute!

  • @natalinegloriana3430
    @natalinegloriana3430 Před 4 lety +1

    I love how the music and subtitle go well together and bring out the positive vibes.
    Love it!

  • @kathleenmoschella177
    @kathleenmoschella177 Před 3 lety

    There aren’t too many video’s that make smile through the whole movie...thank you, very informative and gratifying with all our work with changing feeders is so worth it. They are simply amazing, wish they lived longer 🙂

  • @elenaiove8392
    @elenaiove8392 Před 7 lety +37

    Wonderful movie! Thank you very much for this up close and...personal scenes! Beautiful! Amazing!

  • @marilyncatalano6478
    @marilyncatalano6478 Před 5 lety +3

    The best Hummingbird video ever. Was so awesome seeing them grow. Holding the dime. Sooo tiny. They are heartbreakingly beautiful and breathtaking!! So glad I watched till the end. I always watch my Eagle and Owl vids but this is one worth putting on my playlist. You chose the best music too. Perfection. More little ones on Earth. Thank you.

  • @LM-lg7bm
    @LM-lg7bm Před 4 lety +1

    Baby1- I love to exercise! ❤
    Baby 2- Hey it's my turn! Not enough room in here!😊
    As a child I'd look out the window watching the hummingbirds all the time. Don't see them anymore. Beautiful little creatures.❤❤❤

  • @ViKee010
    @ViKee010 Před 4 lety +1

    Who knows if CZcams has an awards show? If so I believe you will win. Very beautiful, educational and fun. Thanks for sharing about these little beings. 💜

  • @lyndadickerson5200
    @lyndadickerson5200 Před 5 lety +53

    Thank you for posting this gem! Adorable and fascinating!

  • @Mudlifecrisis1106
    @Mudlifecrisis1106 Před 8 lety +32

    An absolutely beautiful story, thanks for sharing!

  • @mrpoolplayer6379
    @mrpoolplayer6379 Před 4 lety +28

    As I watch this beautiful family, I'm reminded of the beauty that surrounds us & the wonderful GOD that gave us such a place to experience life. Thank you Lord, for all the wonderful blessings you have given us...

  • @skydisco3
    @skydisco3 Před rokem

    WOW, that was absolutely delightful! THANK YOU SO MUCH!!! We feed hummingbirds and have Rufous here in New Mexico on their way south for the winter. My mom recently had a Rufous crash into her window and die (sadly), so we've been examining it and learning more. My kids and I loved every minute of your video!

  • @lisamcnish3287
    @lisamcnish3287 Před 5 lety +10

    Fascinating! I have a.Robin nesting on my porch light, 4 babies are almost ready to fly away. It has been fun to watch them grow. Beautiful video, well done!

    • @miaalbani1640
      @miaalbani1640 Před 5 lety

      Lisa McNish a robin built a nest on my porch light but a crow destroyed it. You are lucky.