Baby Rufous hummingbirds life cycle. Chapter 1

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.

[@shrub825]

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]

Ur Mom healed an angel👼

[@kristinect]

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]

Didn’t ask

[@WillN2Go1]

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]

Retha Blair that mom IS AN Angel

[@thepinkflamingostrikesagai7319]

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

[@DiamondDovesArt]

This comment is precious :3

[@MarshaNPILoveCanada]

But did they know that they're actually protected by humans? 😉

[@debbiefabro887]

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]

Das so wholesome (;´༎ຶٹ༎ຶ`)

[@kinetickutz]

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]

W cap

[@rhitcoder]

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]

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

[@jennymcmillin5668]

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

[@tviswatchingu]

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

[@sweettoko995]

@@ericw.9907 that's all animals

[@sarahmichelle6186]

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

[@parrotlover1981]

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]

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]

@@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]

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

[@parrotlover1981]

@@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]

@@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]

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

[@abomination2theLord]

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]

And insects

[@AbrahamLechLacha]

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

[@MAgaSUXX]

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

[@Paper_Frogg]

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

[@michaelmogensen2892]

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

[@byblis]

Michael Mogensen HAHA

[@sophiajean15]

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]

@@sophiajean15 Hummingbirds are awesome

[@1strights]

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

[@mochiislimeshop]

Michael Mogensen I was about to comment this 😂

[@catwithagun902]

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

[@michaelmora7520]

Ugly

[@Mar-ft9xu]

Michael Mora **shocked pikachu face** MONSTER

[@pushpinderkaur2372]

Michael Mora I knew somebody was gonna say that

[@nasirahhosein5169]

@@michaelmora7520 wow, after a while they aren't ugly! That's just plain out rude!

[@nasirahhosein5169]

@@michaelmora7520 it's true though

[@jimwills2094]

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]

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

[@danicadavis2653]

Jim Wills that’s amazing!

[@tonibauer2949]

How incredibly wonderful. You are privileged.

[@NIGHTOWL-jf9zt]

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]

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[@marcellava]

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”

[@InGodWeTrust12345]

Yup..

[@olikat8]

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]

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

[@olikat8]

@@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]

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

[@DM-en5qf]

@@jannelson4946 Shelties are awesome.

[@AbrahamLechLacha]

So am I...

[@Javier636]

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

[@russf6572]

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

[@OldDawg1865]

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

[@christinacord7225]

Pete Smith ...... I DID cry, 😊

[@amalau2825]

You are a good person.

[@SUPER_WOLFMOON]

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

[@petscanner5]

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

[@Pearl-_Perla]

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

[@sorayah248]

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

[@terrymayfield364]

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

[@frankboyd.]

They're too fast for predators to catch them.

[@btsfan55army42]

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]

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

[@SunnyKittyKatt]

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

[@skeeter197140]

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]

skeeter197140 It’s just the fact that KZbin 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]

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

[@phoebelee8561]

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]

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

[@mikefoley3785]

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]

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

[@mikefoley3785]

You mean mother nature's idea.

[@lisabishop06]

Mike Foley that's really cool!!

[@zebrahead8]

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]

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

[@mythr3333]

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

[@olivehyde3340]

One of God's handy work!

[@David-cc3un]

No... I think it’s Ginglingo’s work.

[@PoM-MoM]

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

[@canarymerry]

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

[@katiephalen3483]

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]

You are so LUCKY to have that experience 🤗

[@clo2715]

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

[@PragmaticEmpath]

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]

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

[@PragmaticEmpath]

Macaltror 🥰🙏🥰

[@DiamondDovesArt]

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

[@delano62]

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!

[@silvergirl7810]

Me: contemplating the rest the night

[@pankajkanani692]

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]

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]

@@deborahleeedwards5510 🙏🙏🌹🌹🙏🌹

[@Davey3]

👍🏽

[@peterfrancis5267]

Pankaj Kanani Yes,true

[@zenphotojourney]

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.

[@NatureWitch]

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

[@lovinlife6941]

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]

God Bless you and thanks for ur story❤️💞

[@9798angel]

"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 ;)

[@jenniferdelbosco8478]

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!

[@stratocat222]

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

[@mariluperez1508]

when they pooped out of the nest that was funny

[@truthseeker3857]

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

[@virginiamoss7045]

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

[@truthseeker3857]

No

[@markwatts2532]

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

[@ASMRyouVEGANyet]

They had some good range

[@bellabast]

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]

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

[@pinkhare4344]

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

[@zzzz3190]

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

[@prabhakarbhat8999]

Nice, thank you.

[@valeriew5934]

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

[@heatherjoy9799]

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]

Thats called nature.

[@abc-wv4in]

@@garfield850 Right, created by God.

[@garfield850]

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

[@abc-wv4in]

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

[@abdulhaqq1980]

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

[@tamara8908]

This is the best hummingbird documentary. Thank you!

[@leociresi4292]

Time to fly!

[@kizpaws]

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

[@barbnbirds]

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

[@raulraul5776]

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]

There may not be hummingbirds in the Philippines, but there are little Sunbirds, who are very bright and adorable, and enjoy nectar too. :-) kzbin.info/www/bejne/gqCUo4KvYqiIg9k

[@rickhunter17]

I feel like she is so responsible that she actually went and barter with the spider for that silk.

[@Shampoo2004]

Rick Hunter maybe they’re just some harmless house spiders

[@cassandramalloy]

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!

[@klkincaid6161]

Cassandra M What type of tree did she build the nest in?

[@Regtenski420]

Did they make it or what

[@mollybell294]

Cassandra M so?

[@marcy3098]

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]

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.

[@thellamacorn8902]

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

[@lifeisanightmare5902]

😭😔

[@SomeRandomLad]

smol chance they live till 8

[@blaiseyunforgotten795]

Till then they may have had many, many more little gems of their own :')

[@Nano-Boo]

D:

[@vesnabegeri464]

😢

[@mary2270515]

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]

U were so fortunate

[@mary2270515]

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

[@cdwraw]

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

[@marieconstantia4441]

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

[@ajl577]

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

[@howwrongwewere]

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

[@ddelv583]

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]

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

[@dawnellenhutson-auer3963]

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

[@sharonolsen6579]

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 ! : ]

[@drusilla206]

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

[@larryloftis9064]

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]

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

[@patriciasmith7074]

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]

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]

@Ricky rocky 😭

[@patrooney2283]

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]

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

[@conniemiller411]

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.

[@mrpoolplayer6379]

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...

[@rethablair6902]

Amen Amen 💕💓❤️💞

[@b.f.f.kingdomstyle0818]

Amen

[@LM-lg7bm]

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.❤❤❤

[@samfrancisco8095]

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

[@ayfr.]

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]

Kitten Playing with 7UP Bottle Cap m.kzbin.info/www/bejne/pGalaI2MhaeUqrc

[@thevixen2054]

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

[@corninyourpoop]

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]

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.

[@SidniOrchids]

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

[@maryanndavis8580]

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]

@@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.✝✝😘

[@victoryfirst2878]

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

[@jennifercafecafe1481]

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

[@romygime5822]

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]

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

[@northwestkathleen1124]

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!!

[@nitipriyasingh1387]

We don't care until we loose them. Loved how comfortable they were in your home.

[@Unevenedge]

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.

[@Kat-n-Ollie]

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.

[@tevman69]

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

[@earthangel_911]

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!...❤️✨

[@aaronwhite1479]

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.

[@tsatandjohn8858]

well, show us please.

[@rosejanet4066]

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!!! 💙💚💛🧡❤️

[@jungleno.]

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]

Jun Gleno this happens to me too

[@carollynnecouchman4417]

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.

[@leahballotti7547]

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

[@bonniebester606]

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!

[@lastblow4563]

Did not know females hummingbirds bear alone the whole burden of rearing the young including making the nest... How courageous and giving, gotta put some hummingbirds feeders out there!

[@yelitzae.hernandez7258]

I was a little worried when I saw her put her whole beak inside her babies mouths. But then remembered that she knows what she's doing 😍😍

[@joycebrady2335]

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

[@crmbaker]

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! 💗💗

[@Chelsea-888]

her nest is so small and cute!

[@judichristopher4604]

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

[@whisperingsage]

Some people are just no fun.

[@ThiccOgreBoi69]

Im sorry but them lifting their butts to poop out of the nest made me laugh 😂😂 what precious little creatures

[@gingersowers8315]

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.

[@spongehead1354]

God's imagination truly knows no bounds, he is truly amazing!

[@megapookie762]

The music was perfect. Very good job. God is so amazing! Look at the cool things He makes!

[@karizmacharles4510]

Megapookie 76 Ys he is!!!!!!! I always say, “Just lookaround you...At the all the different animals, the hills, oceans, mountains, the sky, and even the blades of grass...Take a look in the mirror, isn’t theLord such an amazing artist?! Just the ABSOLUTE BEST ARTWORK WE’LL EVER SEE!!!”

[@SonKunSama]

No such thing, I'm amazed that you can't enjoy nature without thinking it has to be created by someone. It's 2019 for crying out loud.

[@conniee.]

@@karizmacharles4510 - Amen and amen. 🙋🏽‍♀️😀👍🏾🥰💝

[@parisasoleimani4145]

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.

[@CristinaF210]

Speechless it's absolutely beautiful ❤️

[@theendoftimesgodhelpusall9570]

THANK YOU FOR THIS BEAUTIFUL VIDEO! GOD BLESS ALL ANIMAL LOVERS AND ANIMALS!

[@AmB39]

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

[@blueberrypawsome]

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

[@fancypearls1896]

Whoa, this is an awesome video. Did the mother raised more babies in that nest? Thanks for sharing such beautiful video.❤️❤️❤️❤️

[@bonnie3994]

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

[@marialane1805]

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

[@MadBicket1234]

5:17 little bird got a piece of something stuck in it's beak and before I had a thought of I wonder if it knows it is there? Momma came and got it right out! They are amazing mothers! Thank you for this video!

[@meetabose6340]

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 !!!

[@russf6572]

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

[@dave-in-nj9393]

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.

[@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.

[@oliviaj3858]

Wow. I’ve never seen hummingbirds that look like that? Here in Arizona they’re much tinier and iridescent and shiny in all sorts of colors. Reds, pinks, purple, orange, yellow. Very pretty, this one was so cute

[@rethablair6902]

These are the only kinds I see here in Michigan ❤️💞

[@christinespierling5952]

Thank you for sharing. I love my little visitors. I thought it was interesting that they memorize over 300 feeding locations. I had not had a chance to put my feeders up til today when I saw them flying around looking for food. They have it now.

[@TOTALCAMARO]

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

[@ginafriend1690]

This was such a great video! Sweet and informative with perfect music to fit! 🙌 to the mamas!!! As for the male .. well nothing quite new about that 😌 Thanks for posting Great share! ❤

[@leociresi4292]

I’ll love you long after your gone,gone,gone.🎶❤️

[@ViKee010]

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

[@aniseswallowtailbutterfly882]

I can’t say I love the music but this video is awesome.

[@AbrahamLechLacha]

Mute...

[@Boomtowndogs]

Music was hella annoying

[@xavierjones6048]

@@Boomtowndogs I thought so too lol

[@scc6454]

Music is hella good.

[@AnimatedTechie]

The reason why most people dislike this music is because it’s been tirelessly played in commercials (car and insurance specifically) which makes it especially un-enjoyable to listen to.

[@mikealman63tab]

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 ;@)

[@jefffresh1745]

With this pandemic, how did you know that we would recognize the beauty and wonder of this world five years ago when you posted this video? Joy! Thank you.

[@susanmontgomery1104]

TFS!!! Humming birds are my favorite and I enjoyed watching this video! Really cool I learned so much about them!

[@eyesea123]

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

[@sunnyvistabulldogs6869]

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.

[@juanitamartin3082]

A hummingbird flew into my garage yesterday for about 5 Seconds. It really made my day! 😁😁😁

[@kathrynbarnes7873]

I love Humming Bird's. Each late spring my family of Humming Bird's comes back.