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Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe
Kinderchick:
Well, I think this is unusual, susha. She usually has about 5 clutches between October & May. But in reviewing the archives on her website, this year she was later and her 1st clutch of eggs were only laid in late November, with 1st hatches in mid December. So I guess it stands to reason that her last clutch is later in the season. I'm thinking, though, that this will be her last clutch until the fall. She certainly needs to replenish the calcium depletion in her wee little body.
susha:
OMG! :o I can't believe there's another clutch at this time of year! Thank-you to your hubby, KC! I was just thinking of Phoebe the other day. It'll be so nice to have her family to check into again. I wonder if she'll continue laying once these two cuties have fledged ???
Kinderchick:
Well, I'm thanking my husband, Jazzerkins, because I never would have thought to look. She is usually finished nesting by the end of April... And here is a link to a video of Phoebe laying her most recent eggs. It is a great close-up and you can actually observe the eggs being laid. I've never seen this before. It is awesome!
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0INUnr1E7E&feature=relmfu
Jazzerkins:
Awesome video Kinderchick. ;D I am so happy the web cam is up again and that there are new chicks to watch. Thanks so much for letting us know.
Kinderchick:
Well, I can hardly believe it! My husband happened to take a look at Phoebe's website last evening and informed me that her webcam had been turned back on. Phoebe had laid 2 more eggs on June 5th & 7th. "Flash" hatched on June 22nd and "Opal" hatched on June 23rd. :D Fledgewatch begins july 13th. Here is a link to the hatch...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uyzH1YWkLow&feature=youtu.be
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