Allen's Hummingbird Babies from Hatching to Fledging the Nest

Our documentary shows a mother Allen's Hummingbird "Emerald" who hatched two tiny baby birds we named "Ruby" and "Sapphire" and fed them until they left the hummingbird nest after 27 days. The hummingbird babies being fed well so they grew fast. The baby hummingbirds outgrew their nest rapidly and this video will show you their growth from the time they hatched until they fledged the nest.
🧾 Frequently Asked Questions
❓What camera are you using for this live stream?
Here is the link to our camera: amzn.to/3alaoh8
❓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.
❓Does this mother hummingbird have a name?
Yes! Our community named this mother hummingbird "Emerald."
❓When was the first and the second hatch?
The first egg hatched at 1:29pm on February 7.
The second egg hatched at 10:40am on February on February 8.
Did you miss the hatching of Emerald's babies? Don't worry, here's the video: • Mother Allen's Humming...
❓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 day was the first hummingbird egg laid?
The first egg was laid on January 19 and the second on January 21.
❓How long will it take the baby hummingbirds to leave the nest?
The juvenile hummingbirds will fledge between 18 to 28 days after they 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 hummingbird 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/3qMImAM​
❓Will the nest be used again?
This same location has been used for a few years. Hummingbirds often have two or three clutches per year, so when these babies fly away we might not be finished for the season!
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[@paolagranadosch]

Thank you Dear and thanks to all who make this channel happen! Is a gift to the world ❤🙂🙏

[@JohnMichaelson]

I can't help wondering every time I watch hummingbird parents feeding the small babies how the mother isn't piercing their gullets! Such precision.

[@KateDunno]

John Michaelson, I have also wondered that same thing. Her beak beak looks to be longer than the newborn babies are.

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[@mohizodarahmonova89]

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[@mddell58]

I truly believe that the majority of people who see/watch hummers, feel exactly like us! 🐦

[@MarianneD1952]

I can't tell you how much I LOVE that I found your channel. I sit and watch hummingbirds all day on the covered front porch. Funny... I also have a few strings of tiny Christmas lites all around the porch. I've always loved hummingbirds!! My great uncle years ago was a saddle maker. I had waited my entire growing years to finally have one made. Only request I had was I wanted hummingbirds tooled on it. In the near 65 yrs of making saddles, this was his first hummingbirds request. I actually drew a picture of one in flight. That's what he put on my saddle. There are 15 (I think) on it. I'm so proud of him for doing this for me. Hope everyone is doing well and staying safe!! ♡♡♡

[@codylee979]

That is so awesome. I would love to see pics

[@TawniAniGarfield]

Your video made me tear up. Only the happiest tears ever! Beautiful humming birds. ♡

[@tracytreadway6064]

The nest got smaller by the day. I enjoyed watching them grow. Thank you!

[@Krista2882]

Aww, I miss Emerald. I still think of her often. I got very attached to her.

[@JamesMiller-lq5rd]

Reminds me of my time at US Army Flight School... After the Solo Flight, nothing can stop you!

[@justme6773]

💕 It's not every day that we get to see these little creatures grow from start to finish. Thank you for sharing this. They're adorable!

[@lcarter8473]

thank you for the videos they were amazing I had hummingbirds at my place up in Colorado several of them I was fortunate enough to live up at the top of the mountains where we had lots of berry bushes and in the spring the had lots of beautiful white flowers and we had lots of hummingbirds and I would watch the babies come up to the feeders with their parents I just love hummingbirds one time one flu inside my house and was trapped and then when I went over there to help it it was exhausted from trying to fly back through the window it just landed in my hand and laid still and I walked outside and stuck my hand up in the air and it just sat there for a few more seconds and flew off

[@alyssapeters6271]

Thank you! Wow, this made me so nervous! At the edge of my seat! Wishing these two the best!

[@jenniferduhaime1554]

Thanks for sharing! We so enjoyed this much!

[@GabeH26]

They all fit in that small nest!!! How interesting. Love the video.

[@mariashaffer-gordon3561]

That nest was really well-made to have been able to hold two fledglings! Once Ruby left, it seemed just the right size for Sapphire.

[@angelmartin7310]

They make stretchy nests, it's amazing

[@georgiehughes4858]

Emerald’s nest building materials seem very similar to the hummingbird nests built in my yard in Panorama City, Calif. I had many in our garden over the years… made from soft spider webs with white paint chips reinforcing the outside. Our hummers remodeled & added on over the years so the nests became long & full. I loved them so very much & miss that whole delightful part of my life.

[@contessalouannec8064]

WOW they are beautiful! Thank You for sharing.

[@paintilludrop]

Never thought they reused nest. Thanks to your video. Learned a new thing, experienced joy at seeing a new sight, humming birds hatching out. Made my day..

[@Chick-In-Of-TheSea]

This is amazing. I couldn’t believe how far the beak went down into the babies. I guess straight to their stomachs.

[@dianwinn1955]

amazing journey! thank you for sharing this video ❤

[@hernandezlilis20]

I am here because I recently discover a hummingbird nest in my back yard. I think they like those lights because she also positioned her nest in the lights that have in the back yard. Her two eggs are the size of a tick-tack. I blessed to have this hummingbird in my back yard! I never seen such a cute thing.

[@sesquashtwo]

What a great mother!

[@9parasqn656]

Stunning. I can feel the love you have for these beautiful creatures and the joy they bring. Thank you.

[@gertudeadams59]

Thank you for giving me the pleasure of seeing these beautiful birds make and raise their family it's amazing the wonders of creations from our intelligent creator.

[@deniseroe5891]

Thanks for posting this. We had hummingbirds when we lived in Arlington, we now are in open ranch land and I wasn’t sure we would have then here in Bellevue. I had some fake flowers and I saw they were trying to feed off them, so ai bought a feeder and now the hummingbirds come say night to be during their feeding

[@rondaegbert9236]

I watched this with my classroom. The kids were horrified and saddened to experience Crimson's demise. What a beneficial experience they've had this spring in watching. Thanks! :)

[@beautifulheart7]

So beautiful!! I put a camera on my allen's hummingbird nest too! Its her second time in the nest!

[@lindaroper2654]

It's amazing the mother knows how far to put that long beak in their mouth without hurting them. They sure like to eat lol

[@deirdradaniels1183]

Loved the time lapse on but I had to put on silent to enjoy. Thank you dear lady for posting my first time to see a baby hummingbird!♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️♥️ .

[@donaldfrazier5244]

We have 5 feeders and refilled all winter love those beautiful little birds !

[@annecohen8927]

This video is so full of information and wonderful close up of the hummingbird feeding her completely adorable babies!!

[@nigelseymour4850]

My first trip to Barbados and the birds turned up first day to feed from the balcony plants...brill

[@jsmithsemper4848]

That was so cute how sapphire just hovered straight upwards! How remarkable, thank you for sharing!

[@ptrottershoulders3474]

There soon tiny!! Smiles gods special gift

[@cam7771]

Absolutely precious! 💯 🤗💜

[@melindabaker7637]

Very cool video. It's amazing that mom's beak doesn't poke a hole in the baby when she feeds them.

[@maryboorman8979]

I am alone here in Canada on Mom's Day and having some chocolate and a cuppa tea - I chance upon this little Hummingbird Momma and Carol's wonderful channel. Made by day! So heartwarming thanks for sharing your amazing Hummingbird adventures Carol! xx

[@terrih6781]

So amazing! 🥰

[@lindaparra6002]

Thank You sO muCH for sharing this Event. The editing of the music was just amAzing!

[@Giovanna-ri6fn]

Beautiful hummingbird video! Thanks for sharing 💕

[@danbev8542]

Holy cow! Mama’s bill is SO long & she gets so much of it into the tiny babies! Fascinating! Thanks for sharing.

[@cherryblossom7143]

Your voice is so soothing, I can hear it over and over again. You narrate the journey of Mama hummingbird with her two babies out of a child bedtime story book. ☺️ I feel relaxed, yawn 🥱

[@trishwright3245]

I was very blessed last summer that a hummingbird made her nest on a chain that held my sail up in my backyard. The nest was right by one of 2doors. I did get to video one of the babies leaving the nest. I watched them grow and then visit my feeders. Trish Wright

[@junejewel]

How joyous!!!

[@eloylopez9834]

Oh my goodness I’ve never seen baby hummingbirds before I thought their beaks where gonna be long just like mature humming birds. That’s what’s up. 🤘😍🖤

[@TorahDrama]

Thank you for a wonderful experience watching these two grow up! Much love

[@JFBassett2050]

Hey Carol! GREAT stuff!! Great!! I will be watching for more. Ya gotta luv them hummingbirds!!!

[@grannygamerquilter]

Wow! Thanks so much for sharing. Amazing!

[@lizpinel8956]

I'm Amazed that this nest stays on those wires. This is so beautiful to watch. ❤🌹. Thank you so much for sharing this. 🤗😘

[@wolfbranchhomestead]

I feel so proud to have been there for this journey from hatch to fledge. So many of us came together for these special moments, and I hope you realize just how amazing it is that so many animal loving folks were able to share this watching experience. Thank you!

[@HummingbirdSpot]

Thank you for your kind words. And she is at it again! This is so exciting!

[@mmersino7363]

It’s too cool!! 🕊🤓

[@rcknrog1]

@@HummingbirdSpot May I please have the video camera information so that I can set it up on my porch? Thank you Roger

[@jk5468]

Be Proud

[@ramachandran8666]

Priceless story of one of "MOTHER NATURE" at her BEST

[@johnwood551]

I’m so glad I found your videos.. I’ve watched and fed hummingbirds for years .I always wanted to see a nest . Thank you this was a great one.

[@fldirtbag]

I love your hummingbirds and your movie collection ❤️❤️

[@KateDunno]

What a privilege it is to be able to see their little journey thru this part of life. I really enjoyed watching this. I have 12 hummingbird feeders on my back fence. I could watch them for hours. Unfortunately my work schedule only allows enough time for a quick cup of coffee and a few minutes to watch my feeders. I do enjoy watching them. They are my favorite part of the day.

[@martyevans8162]

How enchanting the hummingbirds are; so delicate yet so resilient. Thank you for the joy of watching their life journey from egg to flight! 🌼 🌺

[@rocker-barrel4786]

Lovely comment 😊

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[@alabhaois]

I read somewhere that hummingbirds’ hearts beat 90 times per second!!! Wow!!

[@Chase4everChase]

Carole, Your gift is treasured beyond words. I really enjoyed this video and the previous one. Thank you so very much for posting both of them. 🙂 (Chase)

[@MEFbeelove]

Thank you for allowing us to witness these little miracles.

[@leavebutdontleaveme59]

Being so close to watch this lovely family was an absolute blessing!!! Emerald really did an amazing job, watching Sapphire and Ruby grow then fledge was so awesome!! Great community of bird lovers here has also been a joy. Thank you Carole and Alik for sharing this story with us!! 😍😍💕💕

[@averykamden2340]

i know Im kinda off topic but does anybody know of a good place to watch newly released movies online ?

[@luciaszymanik2859]

thank you for this video, I wanted to see how small a baby hummingbird was for years.

[@TracyAllenVideos]

Awwww🥰 I am so humbled as I watch this video. Nature is so amazing. I just saw a hummingbird outside of my window and decided to look for a video about “baby hummingbirds“. The way the mother feeds the babies looks so dangerous but she knows what she’s doing. Beautiful🤩💞

[@MissMolly3377]

Thank you for sharing this with us. That was absolutely beautiful to watch.

[@andradavis7201]

beautiful and beaautiful names

[@janiceoldham1794]

This is so wonderful!,

[@normabussey2254]

Beautiful, they are so precious. We love watching ours too ❤️

[@goodkarmabirding]

We love Ruby and Sapphire 🥰

[@jasminexthai]

Love this video so much ❤️ Hummingbirds are the best 😇🤗

[@karenhoran8907]

Thank you for sharing your most awesome videos. My love for hummers started close to 55 years ago when my mother started feeding hers by hand. To this day their zooming flights, buzzing wings and brilliant colors never disappoint. You have another very happy follower.

[@dianaarguello2628]

Absolutely beautiful! Mother nature 🕊️

[@iszolde154]

Thank you for that wonderful compilation!

[@sanelliott7695]

Thanks Carol..... beautiful content

[@LemmyLeroy]

thats so delicate I feel like I cant even watch it on video a year later without maybe ruining something

[@eddieyutub]

Thank you as I have a new nest as well. Watching your video kiss me comfort of knowing my two hummingbirds will grow up to be healthy as well

[@wildomarsanders7506]

I found your video because I have a hummingbird nest outside my house and see the mom feeding the baby

[@ceudavid7063]

Was really amazing. They look so beautiful. thanks so much for the video. I love it.

[@lisatague305]

Nothing like nature 💚❤️💙

[@ziadjumaa7125]

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[@phyllisanngodfrey6137]

We have hosted hummers for the last 30 years. They must nest in our mature trees. My husband logs their return every year. In 2020, we saw the first one on April 24th. Our grandkids were also avid watchers. As they watched them chasing each other off of our feeder, they observed, “They aren’t very good at sharing are they?”😂 We have hosted many gatherings on our covered deck with hummers flying in and out in their evening feeding frenzies. They occasionally get stuck in our skylights. We gently pull them down and out with a small bamboo rake. They are almost like free range pets now. We love them.

[@marciajohnson6035]

yes its so funny how they wont eat at the same time usually , they are very territorial and the Only ones I have found that are more easy going here is Calliope especially the female, she will just sit there a while and other birds get tired of waiting there turn and come sit and drink also.

[@suzieq4007]

This video is wonderful, makes me smile through it. Thank you for creating such a beautiful capture of Emerald, Ruby and Sapphire's journey. Now we're all watching Emerald and her 2nd clutch incubation. Simply joyful, thanks Carole.

[@carolinehobson7365]

God bless you

[@Littleme69]

This was beautiful to watch. :)

[@Nikki-mx5my]

What an epic journey this was-and it was so much fun sharing this with a community. Thanks to everyone that made this possible. And with Emerald's new hatchlings on the way, we'll soon have to think of new names for the little ones!

[@seebreannarowdscrosshere6312]

How about Diamond and Opal.

[@houliemon1315]

They are pretty good at sword swallowing also ! Man she drove that beak to the hilt feeding them !

[@HummingbirdSpot]

Seriously!

[@lagayames9034]

Awesome experience, thank you

[@carolmclean8535]

Thank you so much. Absolutely wonderful !!

[@katlynngriffin8241]

That was certainly fun to watch! We live in Montana and I look so forward to having the hummers at our feeders. I get sad when they leave but are very happy on the other hand, that they are leaving this cold climate! Thanks

[@lourdesvilar8515]

Oh Carol how awesome and it makes me see what an awesome Creator we serve! Such a tiny creature weighing 2 grams or less than an ounce able to fly backwards, frontwards, up down and even upside down to escape predators, in migration some fly some 500 miles across the Gulf of Mexico, averaging 25 miles per hour for 20 hours on a gram of stored fat (tremendous fuel efficiency) It's heart beats 1,260 times a minute. Hovering and power diving and raising babies ! Thank you for sharing this beautiful proof of The Devine Creator with us!!!

[@georgia19801]

Emerald is such a good mama

[@alaskandistractions]

Our littles and I loved watching the hatching and growth of these little ones! Thank you so much for sharing!! We can’t wait to see the rest of your channel!! A couple of summers ago, we found a weak hummingbird on the side of the road during a walk and we nursed it back to health before setting it free near our community garden! It was such a magical experience for our whole family! ❤️

[@1TimothyFourTen]

beautiful. And I love the music. Thank you for sharing!

[@pamela1266]

Thank you so much for sharing.

[@nedimdiana6170]

Hi Carol, nice video thanks for the positivity🥰❤️

[@susanmenn5016]

That was incredible! Nothing cuter than seeing baby hummingbirds fledge. Looking forward to watching this next clutch grow!

[@danielv9690]

I have a hummingbirds nest on my backyard on my light just like in this video. So cute lol

[@HummingbirdSpot]

Wow. Do you know what species is she?

[@jodyljohnson8515]

Thank you for sharing this with us 💖

[@michaelscott356]

Thanks for this! What a treat. Such a joy to see birds "from the wild" (duh, where else?! LOL) team up with man-made wires to create home-sweet-home for the babes. Keep up the great work!

[@mpetry912]

Carole it was a miracle to watch the journey of Emerald's chicks, I cannot believe how much I enjoyed watching the video. Yes the live chat requires heavy moderation, I know. I did donate $10 ! Really appreciate your efforts and the follow up highlight video. Thank you !

[@deelaw3014]

Hummers are one of the loves of my life. Praise GOD for His wonders!

[@desij1019]

We have a hummingbird who started a nest on our lights (like in the video) about a week ago. I didn’t think the nest was going to hold but wow I’m amazed!!!

[@HummingbirdSpot]

They build them well!

[@joshuatexas]

What a magical video!!! Thank you!!!! 🤍🥰🤍🥰🤍

[@ranwolfFARM]

This is wonderful. I love all birds and animals.

[@kipcotter5374]

You are the BEST!

[@joniangelsrreal6262]

Wonderful ... thank you for making my day a better one....🥀

[@delphinepsychoyos6004]

they were soo loved by all of us - thank you for the time-lapse❤️❤️❤️