Hummingbird babies grow up and learn to fly in our garden

In February 2009, it was cold sunny day, I was walking through to our yard. Following the sound, I spotted a humming bird that was sitting on his nest on the Almond tree branch.
There was rainy, stormy, and gusty wind blowing through the Spring. I felt an immense compassion for these little humming birds trying to keep their babies warm and protect them from the ice cold rain storm. Everyday I glanced out the window, watching them to make sure they are safe in their nest. I watched the parents feed the nestlings.
Soon, they have grown so fast that now they have feathers, and learn to fly.

Be Advised - It Is Illegal holding wild birds in captivity.
Many baby birds are thought to be abandoned or out of the nest. A few birds fall from their nest, unless storms or other natural disasters occur. While it is understandable why one would want to help young birds, the best thing is to leave them alone.

If cats are a problem, keep them indoors for a couple of days. If it is neighboring cats or predators you fear, try to move the bird out of harms way by placing the bird in dense shrubbery.
Without knowing the mental state of the young bird you are unable to know whether you are being a comfort or stressing it to death. Wild animals do not want to be petted.

If you need to locate a wildlife rehabilitator use the Wildlife Rehabilitator Directory http://www.tc.umn.edu/%7Edevo0028/to find the one closes to you. For emergency care before turning over to licensed individuals please see: Wild Bird Care Centre http://www.wildbirdcarecentre.org/

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[CHarrison1234]

What a great video!

[chihuahuabulldog]

WOW!!!!! Katie you are such a WONDERFUL videographer!! Thank you so very much!

[Traveler2112]

I've seen them flying/flitting about but never nesting. Great vid capture.

[thelowbudgetcompany]

All I can say is: aaaaaaaaaw :) <3

[wordreet]

Oh, my, goodness! I am so jealous, what little sweethearts they are. Such a lovely video. Now an absolute favourite of mine. :¬)

[SpotterOz]

Amazing footage.

Thanks for sharing

[pur3ly]

ugh we got some birds in our roof in a fan above the microwave... lol so we cant use the fan and we aint sure how safe it is up their for them.

[vinishdo]

Thank you so much! Much appreciated for all your hard work and patience. Woulk love to see more.