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Title: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe
Post by: birdcamfan on January 04, 2010, 17:07: For those of you who just need a nesting Mom to look at, this site got me through last spring. There are two eggs laid on Jan 2 and 4th. This Mom seems to constantly have babies. It's a great site and lots of fun to watch.

link to webcam: http://cam.dellwo.com/
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: Alison on January 13, 2010, 20:50: The Allen's Hummingbirds in California, where two eggs are being incubated:

(http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af254/wingshigh/Buckeye/Peregrines/1b.jpg) (http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af254/wingshigh/Buckeye/Peregrines/4b.jpg)

(http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af254/wingshigh/Buckeye/Peregrines/5b.jpg) (http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af254/wingshigh/Buckeye/Peregrines/6b.jpg)

(http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af254/wingshigh/Buckeye/Peregrines/9b.jpg)
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: Pam on January 13, 2010, 21:44: I've watched a few hummingbird cams - can't believe how often they reproduce!!
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: carly on January 14, 2010, 04:53: Beautiful captures Alison :-*
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: allikat on January 14, 2010, 09:02: Love these pictures....I adore hummingbirds. It isn't often that we get to witness them just incubating and not hummin' around a mile a second.

Gotta love wildlife webcams ;D
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: Alison on January 18, 2010, 23:06: Still incubating:

(http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af254/wingshigh/Buckeye/Peregrines/6b-1.jpg)

(http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af254/wingshigh/Buckeye/Peregrines/14b.jpg)

(http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af254/wingshigh/Buckeye/Peregrines/16b.jpg)
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: birdcamfan on January 19, 2010, 18:35: We have a hatch!
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: Alison on January 20, 2010, 17:33: Both have hatched; Mom left the nest for a moment, but returned immediately and did not feed the babies.

(http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af254/wingshigh/5b.jpg)
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: Alison on January 23, 2010, 19:02: I noticed on the site that the babies, both hatched on January 19, are named Sassy and Storm.

(http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af254/wingshigh/Buckeye/Peregrines/9b-1.jpg)

(http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af254/wingshigh/Buckeye/Peregrines/11b.jpg)

No feathers yet, just a little bit of yellow down:

(http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af254/wingshigh/Buckeye/Peregrines/15b.jpg)

(http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af254/wingshigh/Buckeye/Peregrines/14b-1.jpg)
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: Alison on February 01, 2010, 21:16: Sad news from this site too -- it seems that on January 25, little Storm stopped moving, and only Sassy has survived.

(http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af254/wingshigh/Buckeye/Peregrines/9b-2.jpg)

(http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af254/wingshigh/Buckeye/Peregrines/12b-1.jpg)

(http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af254/wingshigh/Buckeye/Peregrines/13b.jpg)

(http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af254/wingshigh/Buckeye/Peregrines/17b.jpg)

(http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af254/wingshigh/Buckeye/Peregrines/18b.jpg)

(http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af254/wingshigh/Buckeye/Peregrines/22b.jpg)
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: The Peregrine Chick on February 02, 2010, 13:02: California has been having some bad weather of late has it not? If they did, that could very well have been a contributing factor, particularly since the chicks are so small and so too are the parents ....

Is this the female (or nest) that had 3 or 4 clutches last year? I can't remember .... ???
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: birdcamfan on February 02, 2010, 17:11: Yes! She's incredibly fecund!
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: Alison on February 11, 2010, 21:06: Sassy is growing fast:

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4049/4350499310_03d4f5e91f_o.jpg)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2733/4349753181_38098ba934_o.jpg)

He/she is spending much more time alone, but is being fed in this pic; Mom blocked the view:

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2775/4350499276_8abaca8ee4_o.jpg)

(http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2687/4349753213_1017aa5bf8_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: Alison on February 12, 2010, 19:32: Sassy and Mom today: Sassy is just barely visible at the right of the nest.

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4007/4352721960_6482481d1c_o.jpg)

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4017/4352721882_58f72e779a_o.jpg)

Testing the tiny wings:

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4022/4351975595_061268e3f6_o.jpg)

(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4028/4351975769_7d9b469be8_o.jpg)
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: birdcamfan on February 13, 2010, 09:52: The tiny wing feathers are already growing-amazing!
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: The Peregrine Chick on February 16, 2010, 13:03: feathers, smeathers ... check out her beak and compare it to Mom's .... it is going to get vewy, vewy dangerous for Mom in that nest soon ... like kissing a porcupine!! :D
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: bccs on February 16, 2010, 13:45: That analogy gives me cause to wonder when you last kissed a porqupine TPC ;D ;D
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: The Peregrine Chick on February 17, 2010, 12:08: ;D
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: bccs on February 17, 2010, 12:13: So, the Chick doesn't kiss and tell. Admirable quality, but still getting visuals :o :o ;D
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: The Peregrine Chick on February 17, 2010, 12:45: :o ::) ;D
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: bccs on February 17, 2010, 12:51: laughing out loud and coughing at the same time, multitasking. ;D

But, how long from hatching to fledge for a hummingbird??
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: The Peregrine Chick on February 17, 2010, 13:25: Seems like a heartbeat and a half ...
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: carly on February 17, 2010, 19:03: Quote from: bccs on February 17, 2010, 12:13
So, the Chick doesn't kiss and tell. Admirable quality, but still getting visuals :o :o ;D

LOL ;D
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: birdcamfan on February 17, 2010, 20:02: Quote from: bccs on February 17, 2010, 12:51

But, how long from hatching to fledge for a hummingbird??

Egg to fledge is about 25 days
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: bccs on February 17, 2010, 20:58: Thanks bcf, wow, that's a short time. :o
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: birdcamfan on February 18, 2010, 18:22: The chick, (Sassy) has been taken out of the nest and sent to rehab. I don't know what the problem was but the chat sounds like they were worried that her feathers weren't developing properly. They think she was malnourished.
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: carly on February 18, 2010, 19:13: Awww...I hope she will be okay. Poor mama, both her chicks lost to her :'(
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: birdcamfan on February 18, 2010, 22:13: They were saying that there aren't enough fruit flies due to the bad weather. I have a few in my plants that I'd love to send on a California vacation. I feel bad for the Mom too!
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: birdcamfan on February 19, 2010, 15:58: http://phoebeallens.com/pics/sassy-021810.jpg
This link has a picture of Sassy, the tiny chick taken to rehab.
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: carly on February 19, 2010, 17:33: Quote from: birdcamfan on February 19, 2010, 15:58
http://phoebeallens.com/pics/sassy-021810.jpg
This link has a picture of Sassy, the tiny chick taken to rehab.

Awww...she's adorable. I can see what they mean about her feathers or lack thereof. I hope it's something treatable and that she can eventually be released to the wild. Thank for posting the link.
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: allikat on February 19, 2010, 19:53: Awww....Sassy you're soooo cute! Crossing fingers for her to get better!
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: sami on February 19, 2010, 23:06: Owww - that looks like it could be some horrible skin disease. And painful, too. Let's hope it's can be remedied.
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: birdcamfan on February 20, 2010, 16:44: Sassy passed away this morning! I guess it was something more serious than her feathers.
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: bccs on February 20, 2010, 18:18: :'( :'(
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: carly on February 20, 2010, 18:41: Ah no :'( :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: allikat on February 20, 2010, 18:49: :'(
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: The Peregrine Chick on February 22, 2010, 12:36: Too bad about Sassy, she had made it so far!

It will be interesting to see if they nest again given the lack of fruit flies in the area - usually they renest a couple of times per season as I recall ....
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: Alison on February 24, 2010, 20:17: I am so sad to hear about Sassy - I noticed that she was slow to acquire feathers, but sometimes baby birds who grow slowly at first catch up later.

According to the site, Phoebe is now preparing Jade and Julep's nest for eggs.

Sassy just before she went into rehab; pic from Raptor Resource. :'(

(http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af254/wingshigh/Buckeye/Peregrines/sassy2.jpg)
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: allikat on February 25, 2010, 13:05: Feb. 25 Update:

Phoebe has laid an egg this morning at 6:17am..... ;D
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: Elaine L on February 25, 2010, 16:30: It is 3:30 MST, and little Phoebe, looking full of pep, just arrived back on her nest, with the one egg in it. She is one busy little bird!
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: Alison on February 25, 2010, 17:00: Phoebe certainly is busy; I just saved the pics below. If there is a shortage of food, it might have been better for her to take a break from laying eggs.

(http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af254/wingshigh/Buckeye/Peregrines/1b-1.jpg)

(http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af254/wingshigh/Buckeye/Peregrines/3b.jpg)
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: allikat on February 27, 2010, 17:34: Phoebe has laid egg #2!!
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: Pam on March 16, 2010, 18:44: There were two eggs yesterday, one had a pip in it, but no hatch. Then today a lizard tried to steal it, but was beaten off by Phoebe who promptly returned to the nest and took away the egg. One left now. There's a video of the lizard attack and egg removal:

http://www.ustream.tv/recorded/5495849
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: Pam on March 16, 2010, 20:07: Sorry - lizard attack starts at 0:57, and egg removal a couple of minutes later - have to scroll ahead quite a bit~
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on March 31, 2010, 11:50: I have just recently started watching this Hummingbird webcab, while waiting for Trey to return to Winnipeg. Another 2 eggs were laid in the past few days! :D One was laid early in the morning on March 29th and another early this morning...WOW! I did not know Hummingbirds were so prolific! :o From reading past posts, it seems that eggs have been laid every month since January, although none of the birds have survived... Sure do hope these 2 eggs have a chance.
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: Ellie on March 31, 2010, 16:44: Would you believe that poor Phoebe lost her first eggs to "Godzilla" (lizard) and today a crow came and took her eggs around 10 pacific time. Probably right after you had been viewing the camera Kinderchick!! Poor hummer!!!
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: Pam on March 31, 2010, 19:09: Oh my, this is not good news! The perils of live cams......an amazing privilege, but makes us see/know things we would otherwise have no clue about!
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on March 31, 2010, 19:16: Quote from: Ellie on March 31, 2010, 16:44
Would you believe that poor Phoebe lost her first eggs to "Godzilla" (lizard) and today a crow came and took her eggs around 10 pacific time. Probably right after you had been viewing the camera Kinderchick!! Poor hummer!!!
Yes, Ellie! :'( I have been out of town visiting a friend and we just stepped away from the webcam to have lunch... We were so excited about the 2 new eggs! Then, when we returned, they were gone, apparently snatched and eaten by a crow! :'( We are so very sad about this! :'(
No wonder the little hummers need to lay eggs every month!!! :'( :'( :'(
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: Pam on March 31, 2010, 19:21: They are amazing. I saw part of the lizard attack so recently - it's hard to believe that Phoebe could have laid more eggs and lost them to a crow so soon!!
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: Loriann on March 31, 2010, 19:24: chickens lay eggs every day or every other day... its sad she's lost her eggs again... and to a Godzilla ( ! ) and then a crow?
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: Pam on March 31, 2010, 19:25: Lori, is there ANY chat thread you are not on top of??? I bow.....
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on March 31, 2010, 21:03: Quote from: Loriann on March 31, 2010, 19:24
chickens lay eggs every day or every other day... its sad she's lost her eggs again... and to a Godzilla ( ! ) and then a crow?
Loriann, does this mean that Phoebe could lay some more eggs again very soon? ???
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: birdcamfan on March 31, 2010, 22:31: It's a surprise she laid anymore at all as this is coming up to her "off" time according to the website. This Mama needs a few months off. She must lose a lot of calcium.
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: BirdLover on April 01, 2010, 08:19: If y'all are needing your hummingbird chick fix, here is another nest, with eggs. Also in California.

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/allens-hummingbird-nest-sjc
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: The Peregrine Chick on April 01, 2010, 09:58: Quote from: BirdLover on April 01, 2010, 08:19
If y'all are needing your hummingbird chick fix, here is another nest, with eggs. Also in California.

http://www.ustream.tv/channel/allens-hummingbird-nest-sjc

Da nest looks empty .... :'(
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: sami on April 01, 2010, 10:50: At least one baby bird in it at the moment :D
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on April 01, 2010, 11:06: Quote from: birdcamfan on March 31, 2010, 22:31
It's a surprise she laid anymore at all as this is coming up to her "off" time according to the website. This Mama needs a few months off. She must lose a lot of calcium.
Thanks for this post, birdcamfan. I am new at learning about hummingbirds. Didn't know much about their reproductive cycle. Hadn't even thought about the calcium loss. It was just such a shock for me yesterday when her eggs were snatched by a crow, particularly after I had been watching her get ready to lay them. And when she returned to her nest, she appeared to be looking for them, which was sad. :'(
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: birdcamfan on April 01, 2010, 14:30: This is usually such a great site but it's been a bit of a downer with all of these nest invasions over the past few months. I hope things get back to normal eventually!
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: The Peregrine Chick on April 01, 2010, 15:13: Okay, Mom just flew in to feed the kids, what I thought was a big black hole in the iddy-biddy nest was in fact the back of the chicks ... Bitsy arrived, Bean and Button, or at least their mouths, popped up/open and food faucet was turned on ... bery long beak, bery short chicks ... :o
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: birdcamfan on April 02, 2010, 08:14: Is this a different nest? Pheobe's eggs were both eaten by a crow on the 29th.
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: birdcamfan on April 02, 2010, 08:16: OOP! I see, it is a different nest. Thanks for the link!
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on April 02, 2010, 18:43: Quote from: birdcamfan on April 02, 2010, 08:14
Is this a different nest? Pheobe's eggs were both eaten by a crow on the 29th.
Yes, I can see how the two hummingbird sites can be confused, birdcamfan. Both appear to have the same last name of "Allan". So sad about Pheobe's eggs. :'( But Bitsy, at the other nest site, seems to be doing fine with her two young 'uns, Bean and Button! :D
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: carly on April 02, 2010, 18:51: Oh I love the names Beans and Button :D
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on April 17, 2010, 19:35: Sounds as if Button fledged successfully a few days ago! ;D Not sure about Bean. :-\ Webcam seems to be off air right now. :(
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: Elaine L on April 20, 2010, 14:01: Phoebe was back in the nest just now, working to get it fixed up and secure; I don't know if this means she is about to have eggs again, but from what I understand, the hummingbird breeding season is over. Nevertheless, there she is! And what a gorgeous little bird she is - she looks like a rainbow!
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on April 20, 2010, 23:15: Oh!!! Great news! :D Thanks for posting this Elaine! I'll have to look for her tomorrow, even if breeding season is over. She is a very beautiful bird and a good mother, from the sounds of things, when given half a chance! This has been a very difficult year for her.
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: The Peregrine Chick on April 20, 2010, 23:19: Who is Phoebe? Where is Phoebe?
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on April 20, 2010, 23:31: Quote from: The Peregrine Chick on April 20, 2010, 23:19
Who is Phoebe? Where is Phoebe?
Phoebe Allan is the Hummingbird on a nest in California who has had a variety of nasty things happening to her eggs (ie. attacked by lizards, snatched by crows!) She's actually on the thread below this one, TPC. Maybe you want to move these posts there? :-\
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: The Peregrine Chick on April 20, 2010, 23:33: Makes sense ... also means I'm merging this thread into the webcam thread so that folks can keep up with the story!
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on April 21, 2010, 00:03: Quote from: The Peregrine Chick on April 20, 2010, 23:33
Makes sense ... also means I'm merging this thread into the webcam thread so that folks can keep up with the story!
There may be a bit of confusion here, TPC. :-\ There are two different Hummingbird webcams on this thread, both with similar last names. Pheobe Allen is a Hummingbird in Orange County, California and Bitsy Allan is a different Hummingbird in San Juan Capistrano, California. Go figure? ???
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: The Peregrine Chick on April 21, 2010, 13:07: Especially Kinderchick since the species of hummingbird is an "Allen's Hummingbird" :o :D ;) :-*

From Wikipedia ...

The Allen's Hummingbird, Selasphorus sasin, is a species of hummingbird. The Allen's Hummingbird is a small bird, with mature adults reaching only 3 to 3½ inches (75 to 90 mm) in length. The male Allen's has a green back and forehead, with rust-colored rufous flanks, rump, and tail. The male's throat is also an iridescent orange-red. The female and immature Allen's Hummingbirds are similarly colored, but lack the iridescent throat patch, instead having a series of speckles on their throat. Females are mostly green, featuring rufous colors only on the tail, which also has white tips. The female and immature Allen's Hummingbirds are so similar to the female Rufous Hummingbird that the two are almost indistinguishable in the field. Both species' breeding seasons and ranges are common factors used to differentiate between the two species in a particular geographical area.

The Allen's Hummingbird is common only in the brushy woods, gardens, and meadows of coastal California from Santa Barbara north, and a minuscule portion of lower Oregon. The nominate race of Allen's Hummingbird S.s. sasin is migratory, and winters along the Pacific coast of central Mexico. A second race S.s. sedentarius is a permanent resident on the Channel Islands off southern California. This population colonized the Palos Verdes Peninsula of Los Angeles County in the 1960s and has since spread over much of Los Angeles and Orange Counties.
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on April 21, 2010, 19:41: Quote from: The Peregrine Chick on April 21, 2010, 13:07
Especially Kinderchick since the species of hummingbird is an "Allen's Hummingbird" :o :D ;) :-*
Well, who knew?! ??? None other than you, TPC?! ;) And here I thought "Allen" and "Allan" were the last names of the people who set up the different webcams in their yards! ::) LOL!!! I did not even realize that "Allen" is a species of Hummingbird! :o Thanks for the Wikipedia info. :-* This teacher sure has alot to learn yet! ;)
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: eagle63_1999 on April 21, 2010, 22:13: Kinderchick, don't stop learning. I am in the late 40's and I am still learning new things about birds! The day I stop learning is the day I take my last breath. ;D
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on April 22, 2010, 19:40: In reviewing both of the links to both of these different Allen's Hummingbird webcams, which both happen to be in California, it seems as if I am the one who was confused! ::) Both Hummingbirds are in fact Allen's Hummingbirds, a particular species of Hummingbird! (Thanks for pointing that out to me, TPC!) :-* I guess what was confusing for me, was trying to follow posts about 2 different Hummingbirds and 2 different webcams on the same thread! Well, that and not noticing the correct spelling of the word "Allen"! ::)
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: birdcamfan on April 22, 2010, 19:58: If you poke around in Phoebe's site (the Allen Hummingbird at this site is named Pheobe) there is lots of information and links to rescue shelters in California. I learned a lot.
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on April 22, 2010, 20:04: Quote from: birdcamfan on April 22, 2010, 19:58
If you poke around in Phoebe's site (the Allen Hummingbird at this site is named Pheobe) there is lots of information and links to rescue shelters in California. I learned a lot.
Yes, bcf, I have just recently begun poking around Phoebe Allen's website and have been learning alot myself! :D Lots of information there, for sure!
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on April 26, 2010, 08:48: Very exciting news! Looks as if Pheobe Allen has laid 2 more eggs! ;D Sure do hope she has more success with these eggs! :-*
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: allikat on April 26, 2010, 10:41: I am so excited that Phoebe has laid two more eggs!
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: Elaine L on April 26, 2010, 12:58: That Phoebe! What a hardworking bird she is, especially considering how small she is. She hardly ever stops working; I have seen her actually sleeping (with one eye open) only twice since I have been watching this cam.
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on April 30, 2010, 13:33: The Kinderchicklets watched Phoebe on the other computer in their classroom this morning and were very interested to see the difference between her wee tiny nest in the branch of a Rose bush and the nest of Edmonton's Mother Goose, in a big bale of hay! They even got to see one of Phoebe's eggs when she left her nest for a few minutes! :D
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on May 05, 2010, 16:13: Lots of excitement for Phoebe this morning! The Kinderchicklets kept hearing a dog barking in the background, (while we were singing "O Canada" at school, I might add!), then the webcam appeared to move and the nest went out of site. Then we saw a man walking over to the webcam. I guess he was adjusting the camera. The 'chicklets found all of this quite amusing! ;) Everything's all settled down now and Phoebe is back on her nest. Hatch date is scheduled for Mother's Day! ;D
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on May 09, 2010, 13:34: Very exciting news! One of Phoebe's little chicks hatched this morning morning! ;D Her name is "Hope"... great name, considering Phoebe has had such a tough time with her eggs/chicks surviving these past few months.
HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY, PHOEBE!
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: The Peregrine Chick on May 10, 2010, 10:14: Considering how many times this little bird re-nests every single year, she deserves "Mother's Week"!!!
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on May 10, 2010, 11:49: Quote from: The Peregrine Chick on May 10, 2010, 10:14
Considering how many times this little bird re-nests every single year, she deserves "Mother's Week"!!!
Yes, you sure are right about that, TPC! She has re-nested 5 times, laying 2 eggs each time, since January! :o

The Kinderchicklets were very excited to see one of Phoebe's chicks this morning, face planted down in the nest! ;D
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: BirdLover on May 10, 2010, 16:40: The Black-Chinned Hummingbird chicks have hatched. Got to see a good feed this afternoon.

http://www.starrranch.org/blog/?page_id=23

Oops, think this is in the wrong thread. My apologies :-[
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on May 11, 2010, 08:28: Phoebe's second little chick is just hatching now! ;D
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: allikat on May 11, 2010, 10:23: YAY!!!!

Good luck Mama!!!
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on May 11, 2010, 21:31: Phoebe's second chick's name is "Hoku". :)
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on May 12, 2010, 20:50: Those 2 little chicks of Phoebe's sure are funny to watch and are growing fast. Won't be too long till they fledge, I imagine. Maybe in about 3 or 4 more weeks? :-\ Phoebe is such a good mother! :D
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on May 13, 2010, 17:38: Has anybody noticed that Phoebe's Rose bush and nest seems to becoming infested with black "stuff", like eggs or larvae of some sort? ??? I wonder what it could be? :-\ Sure do hope it is not going affect the health of her 2 little chicks.
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: allikat on May 13, 2010, 22:28: I think the black stuff you're referring to Kinderchick is known as hummingbird poop-art.
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: moka on May 14, 2010, 09:26: Quote from: allikat on May 13, 2010, 22:28
I think the black stuff you're referring to Kinderchick is known as hummingbird poop-art.

I think you're right, allikat! I watched the video of two of her babies fledging and when they left, there were the same, er, samples left behind. :-[
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on May 14, 2010, 20:22: Quote from: allikat on May 13, 2010, 22:28
I think the black stuff you're referring to Kinderchick is known as hummingbird poop-art.
Actually, allikat & moka, almost as soon as I posted the question, I was thinking that it could be that! ::) I just find it hard to believe that those 2 little guys can create so MUCH "poop art"! :o
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: Alison on May 17, 2010, 19:18: Phoebe is an amazing little hummingbird:

(http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af254/wingshigh/Buckeye/Peregrines/hmay171a.jpg)

(http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af254/wingshigh/Buckeye/Peregrines/hmay172a.jpg)
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on May 17, 2010, 19:25: Alison, what a great photo of the chicks! :D They are growing in leaps and bounds! Yes, Phoebe sure is an amazing little Hummingbird! :D
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on May 24, 2010, 09:15: The Hummingbird chicks sure have grown! Their eyes are open and it sure looks "squishy" in the nest these days! ;)
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: Ellie on May 24, 2010, 09:34: Quote from: Kinderchick on May 24, 2010, 09:15
The Hummingbird chicks sure have grown! Their eyes are open and it sure looks "squishy" in the nest these days! ;)
They certainly do look squished. When they move around it is like the nest is elastic. Guess that is why it is bound with spider webbing. Amazing :o
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: moka on May 24, 2010, 12:48: Alison,

I love this site. Where else can you see a hummingford still enough to gaze your fill?

I have a question for you, how do you take photos from the webcam?
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: Alison on May 25, 2010, 22:19: Quote from: moka on May 24, 2010, 12:48
Alison,

I love this site. Where else can you see a hummingford still enough to gaze your fill?

I have a question for you, how do you take photos from the webcam?

The chicks today:

(http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af254/wingshigh/Buckeye/Peregrines/May%202010/h1may251a.jpg)

Moka, I'm having problems posting today and have to leave now, but will answer your question about photos from the webcam next time I'm online.
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: allikat on May 25, 2010, 22:26: Geez, these two are growing fast! They are very cute and I'm extremely happy for Phoebe!
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on May 25, 2010, 22:29: Quote from: moka on May 24, 2010, 12:48
I have a question for you, how do you take photos from the webcam?
I want to learn to do this too... I think that TPC has given some instructions on the Forum board on a thread called "Snaps from the webcam". But I haven't had the time to try it yet. Maybe one day? :-\
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on May 27, 2010, 14:25: The Kinderchicklets were also watching Phoebe and her chicks this morning. Those chicks are getting SO big that they can barely fit in the nest together anymore! :o It was very funny to watch them trying to trade places in the nest this morning! ;D And they are also starting to "wingersize"! 8)
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: Alison on May 27, 2010, 18:20: Quote from: Kinderchick on May 25, 2010, 22:29
Quote from: moka on May 24, 2010, 12:48
I have a question for you, how do you take photos from the webcam?
I want to learn to do this too... I think that TPC has given some instructions on the Forum board on a thread called "Snaps from the webcam". But I haven't had the time to try it yet. Maybe one day? :-\

I wasn't aware that TPC had already given instructions on how to do this. TPC is excellent at explaining things, so it would be redundant for me even to attempt to do so. I am sure that she explains it much better than I ever could.

It certainly is a tight fit for the chicks in the nest now:

(http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af254/wingshigh/Buckeye/Peregrines/May%202010/hmay272a.jpg)

Mom came in for a very quick feeding:

(http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af254/wingshigh/Buckeye/Peregrines/May%202010/hmay274a.jpg)

(http://i1013.photobucket.com/albums/af254/wingshigh/Buckeye/Peregrines/May%202010/hmay275a.jpg)
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: The Peregrine Chick on May 28, 2010, 10:14: Quote from: Alison on May 27, 2010, 18:20
[I wasn't aware that TPC had already given instructions on how to do this. TPC is excellent at explaining things, so it would be redundant for me even to attempt to do so. I am sure that she explains it much better than I ever could.

Don't be modest Alison, there is absolutely no comparison between the number of webcaptures you have done and the number I have done. And you have captured more from different types of webcams - so please if you can make suggestions, please do!!

Feel free to post suggestions/instructions in the Forum's "How Do I?" thread (http://www.species-at-risk.mb.ca/projects/pfrp/forum/programs/index.php/board,19.0.html) - I'll happy to learn all your tricks as well!! :D
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on May 30, 2010, 12:35: Hadn't checked in on Phoebe and her chicks for a few days. Apparently, a crow startled the 2 chicks out of their nest on Friday. >:( Hoku was found on the ground and placed back into the nest, where he remains right now. :) But Hope has not been found. :( It is thought that she may have fledged. Apparently, Hoku should be fledging any day now.
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on June 01, 2010, 16:50: Hoku is still in the nest, hasn't fledged yet, so Phoebe continues to show up with food for him. Some of my Kinderchicklets were studying all of the "poop art" on that one leaf in particular and thought it was blueberries! LOL! ;D
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on June 02, 2010, 15:00: Well, it seems that "Hoku" fledged early this morning. :D I know that this is very good news , since Phoebe has not had many eggs/chicks survive long enough to fledge this season. But the Kinderchicklets and their teacher are going to miss watching those little Hummingbirds. :'( Thanks for posting this webcam, birdcamfan! The 'chicklets have learned so much about Hummingbirds this year. :D
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: birdcamfan on June 02, 2010, 19:04: I am glad they enjoyed it.
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on June 02, 2010, 22:06: Quote from: birdcamfan on June 02, 2010, 19:04
I am glad they enjoyed it.
Me too! :D And you contributed to their education, bcf! :-*
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: birdcamfan on October 29, 2010, 17:40: Pheobe has built a new nest and eggs are expected any day.

http://cam.dellwo.com/
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on October 29, 2010, 19:21: Wow! :o Thanks for letting us know, bcf... This will be interesting for my Kinderchicklets to see. I didn't think that she would be back to nesting and laying eggs yet. Her last clutch was laid in late April with Hoku fledging in early June. Well, I guess she's had 4 months off. :P She sure is a busy bird! :D
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on October 31, 2010, 20:24: Phoebe laid her first egg of the season this morning at 6:57, California time! :D
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on November 02, 2010, 12:47: Phoebe has laid her 2nd egg today! 8) "Hatch watch" should begin around November 16th! :D Egg-citing!!! ;D
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: Elaine L on November 03, 2010, 12:15: Kinderchick, I can't see any eggs in the nest today; the other day, I saw one. Are they well hidden?
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on November 03, 2010, 13:08: Quote from: Elaine L on November 03, 2010, 12:15
Kinderchick, I can't see any eggs in the nest today; the other day, I saw one. Are they well hidden?
I'm not sure what happened to Phoebe's eggs, Elaine. :-\ Yesterday, there were clearly 2 eggs in her nest but today when we looked, we couldn't see any eggs either... I'm wondering if a crow came along and ate them, like last year? ??? They are, after all, the size of a tic tac! :o We didn't even see Phoebe or her partner at all this morning. :'(
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on November 03, 2010, 19:38: Just read this on the Hummingbird website...

Both eggs were found on the ground this morning, broken. Phoebe will have another clutch soon.

I imagine it won't be till sometime in December, though, when she will lay more eggs. :-\ She will likely need to replenish the calcium in her wee little body.
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: Elaine L on November 04, 2010, 10:49: On Phoebe's Facebook site, someone reported that Phoebe kicked the eggs out of the nest. If this is true, I expect they were not viable. I am sorry to read this, but the main thing is that Phoebe is o.k., and can still have another clutch.
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on November 04, 2010, 15:14: Yes, you are right, Elaine. If Phoebe removed the eggs, then she likely knew that they were not viable. I heard alot of crows around the terrritory. Maybe they were damaged by crows and then Phoebe removed them? :-\ Last year, she had 5 clutches! :o Only 3 chicks in total fledged successfully, though. But as you've said, at least we can look forward to another clutch! :)
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: birdcamfan on November 10, 2010, 21:45: She is amazing. She seems able to produce eggs in short order. I hope she has better luck this year. The babies are so cool to watch and they develop so fast. It's a great webcam.
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on November 11, 2010, 13:22: My Kinderchicklets and I had been watching Phoebe and her first 2 eggs of the season. Imagine our disappointment when we opened up the webcam one morning and they had disappeared. :( But I do know that that is part of nature and life. Sad, though, for my Kinderchicklets. :'( We are patiently waiting for her next clutch. :)
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on November 26, 2010, 09:23: According to the website, Phoebe is expected back today or at least very soon. :)
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on December 13, 2010, 15:46: According to the website, Phoebe is back and has been fast at work, building 2 new nests, although which nest she will lay her next clutch of eggs in is anyone's guess. Maybe we'll see eggs by Christmas! :D
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: allikat on December 15, 2010, 20:50: I have been actively watching this site for quite some time now. Phoebe is really really busy making her nest, especially in the mornings if any of you are interested in watching the cam.
Reports are that she was making 2 nests, however, she has been concentrating on one particular rose bush branch. The people are a lot of fun and the chatter back and forth is a lot of fun!

I suggest to watch the cam in the mornings as you will see a hummingbird in action! ;D
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on December 16, 2010, 20:25: Thanks for letting us know that the morning is the best time to see Phoebe hard at work on her nests, allikat! :D Whenever I tune in, all I see is a rose bush. ::)
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: allikat on December 17, 2010, 20:11: Well..... now you can see a nest in the making! ;D
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: kittenface on December 17, 2010, 22:52: Here is a short clip of Pheobe and what looks like it might be a egg?

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p19MLuuBcVs
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: Linder on December 18, 2010, 00:22: Thanks for the video Kittenface, it does look like an egg. Will be interesting to see what happens next.
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on December 18, 2010, 07:35: Quote from: kittenface on December 17, 2010, 22:52
Here is a short clip of Pheobe and what looks like it might be a egg?
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=p19MLuuBcVs

Thanks, kittenface! Yes! It certainly does look like an egg in the nest! :D
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: allikat on December 20, 2010, 09:13: Phoebe is still working on her nest. You'll see her in the mornings bringing in material.
No eggs yet folks....soon - but not yet.
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: Kinderchick on December 29, 2010, 10:38: Still no egg, but beautiful nest that Phoebe has created! :) Should be seeing an egg or two, any day now, I would imagine! :D
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2010)
Post by: The Peregrine Chick on December 29, 2010, 15:00: No Phoebe right now but great shot of the sun on the nest in the rosebush :)
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: allikat on January 01, 2011, 14:16: First egg laid this morning @ 9:05am. ;D

Unfortunately, Phoebe has an intruder that will not leave her alone.

Keep watching folks!
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on January 01, 2011, 15:01: Quote from: allikat on January 01, 2011, 14:16
First egg laid this morning @ 9:05am. ;D
Thanks for letting us know, allikat! :) I looked earlier this morning and didn't see an egg. Too bad about the "intruder". >:(

Phoebe looks to be breathing very fast. Do you suppose that means she's in labour again and is about to lay a second egg? :-\
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on January 18, 2011, 13:00: Phoebe laid her 2nd egg on January 4th. Now, "hatch watch" has begun. First egg is due to hatch any time now! :D
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on January 18, 2011, 15:45: Woo Hoo! Is that a "pip" I see in one of Phoebe's eggs?! :o ;D
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on January 18, 2011, 17:07: Very egg-citing!!! One of Phoebe's eggs just hatched and she just gave her brand new baby chick it's first feeding! ;D 8)
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: moka on January 18, 2011, 17:39: Have come back just in time to see Phoebe's new chick.

Thank you everyone for all the great updates.
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on January 19, 2011, 13:26: Very windy today in California, where Phoebe's nest is located. Her rose bush appears to be blowing all over the place! :o Still waiting for second egg to hatch. First chick is wiggling around quite a bit right now and I expect that Phoebe has just flown off to look for some fruit flies to feed that lil' guy! :D

Here's the link, for those of you who are trying to find it... http://phoebeallens.com/
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Elaine L on January 19, 2011, 13:45: Once I got past the annoying advertising, I was delighted to see little Phoebe on her nest, and feeding her chick. I also heard crows in the background, and I think Phoebe hears them as well, and is sticking very close to the nest.
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on January 19, 2011, 14:02: Quote from: Elaine L on January 19, 2011, 13:45

Once I got past the annoying advertising, I was delighted to see little Phoebe on her nest, and feeding her chick. I also heard crows in the background, and I think Phoebe hears them as well, and is sticking very close to the nest.

Yes Elaine, the advertising certainly is annoying, to say the least, but I guess that's what pays for the webcam, unfortunately. ::) I try to open up Phoebe's webcam as soon as I arrive at school in the morning so that the Kinderchicklets don't have to watch or listen to the advertising. :P They sure were excited to see a baby chick when they arrived at school this morning! :D
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on January 20, 2011, 12:49: Looks as if Phoebe's second chick hatched this morning and the Kinderchicklets got to see some of it happening! :D Very "egg-citing" for them!!! ;D 8)
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: susha on January 22, 2011, 17:15: It's awesome to see some baby birds. First time I've checked in for awhile. They're just sleeping now, but hopefully, there'll be a feeding one of these times when I check in ;D
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on January 25, 2011, 13:25: Some of the Kinderchicklets got to see Phoebe feeding her chicks this morning! :D Needless to say, it was very exciting and "cool", as one of the 'chicklets was heard to remark! 8)
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on January 28, 2011, 18:10: The chicks sure are growing very fast! :D It looks kind of squishy in the nest right now. And it also looks as if the chick's eyes are beginning to open... BTW, the chick's names are Bea & Jay. :)
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: susha on January 29, 2011, 14:27: They sure do grow fast! :o Saw a quick feeding - of just one of the chicks. I wonder if Phoebe feeds her babies one at a time ??? I haven't seen enough feedings to know this. It's fun to watch this nest. Everything seems to happen in fast motion!
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: susha on January 29, 2011, 15:03: Just saw another feeding :o Both got fed this time and longer feedings. Still in fast-motion and still fascinating to watch. Chicks sure seem crammed into that tiny nest! Very sweet family :-*
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: sami on January 29, 2011, 15:23: Both chicks getting feed - it's scary how far down their throats her bill (beak?)goes!
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: susha on January 29, 2011, 15:42: I agree :o Looks like she must be gagging them! Obviously that's not the case ::) Yet another example of how amazing nature is!
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Moonstar on January 30, 2011, 03:22: Wow...so cute and so tiny
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on February 01, 2011, 14:34: The chicks are really growing in leaps and bounds! They barely fit in their nest anymore and I caught them "wingersizing" this afternoon! :D
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: susha on February 01, 2011, 18:17: I enjoyed these darlings off and on all weekend. :-* They grow so fast and soon they'll be gone! Phoebe is a great mom and it's fun to watch her feeding the babies, jamming that long beak of hers down their wee throats :o It's nice to see the colourful vegetation surrounding the nest, while we shiver in the deep freeze! :P
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on February 07, 2011, 17:07: Chicks are SO big now! And one of them (Bea, I think) could fledge any day! :o Hard to believe, considering she only hatched January 18th!
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: susha on February 09, 2011, 19:41: I know! :o Everything these guys do is so fast! I'm sure little Bea will be gone any minute. I'm guessing that once they leave, they're gone - no coming back to the nest for these guys :'( Ill miss them.
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on February 10, 2011, 17:52: Lots of wingersizing going on today! Looks as if Bea could fledge at any moment! :o Yes, I will miss them too, susha, as will my Kinderchicklets. :'(
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: susha on February 11, 2011, 19:15: I haven't been able to check in on Bea and Jay for a couple of days :'( and was sure that when I tuned in tonight, I'd be seeing an empty nest! I'm so happy to see that the little ones are still there, still growing and getting more beautiful...and outgrowing the cradle a little bit :o
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on February 12, 2011, 17:01: Just checked to see if either of the chicks have fledged. Doesn't look like either has. But according to the website, Phoebe has been working very hard at building a new nest, which would bring her up to 5 nests in the yard. No more room for her to fit in the nest with her chicks now! :o So is it any wonder that she feels the need to build a new nest?! LOL! ;)
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: eagle63_1999 on February 12, 2011, 18:28: Bea and Jay were still at the nest site and with a couple of hours light left I can't see them fledging today. Phoebe has been trying to encourage them to take flight though.
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on February 13, 2011, 13:36: Chicks still haven't fledged! :o Phoebe must be anxious for them to get going.
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on February 14, 2011, 13:11: Yikes! Both chicks were in the nest when I looked this morning with my Kinderchicklets. But now both chicks seem to have "flown the coop"! :o No chicks in sight now!
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: susha on February 14, 2011, 15:42: Bea fledged at 7:10 and Jay shortly after, KC. That must be California time, so it was probably just after you and the chicklets checked! :o There are two very good little videos, showing their flights away from the nest (the links are just above the chat page). Poor Jay, looked so startled when his/her sib whirled away! I miss those little guys! :'( but am so happy that they're healthy and doing what they're meant to do! ;D
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: susha on February 14, 2011, 16:11: Cam is now on Phoebe's new nest - she's been repairing an old nest in preparation for a new clutch ;D. Just saw her on the nest for a few minutes and she seems eager to get on with her new family :o The chat folks are saying that they heard a suitor this morning ;). Boy, these little feathered critters move fast and furious!
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: eagle63_1999 on February 14, 2011, 19:39: It was wonderful watching Bea fledge and then Jay. I guess Jay didn't want to be left alone in the nest because he fledged 3 minutes after Bea did.
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on February 14, 2011, 23:09: Yes, great videos of Bea & Jay fledging. :D We must have just missed it by minutes this morning. ::)
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on February 20, 2011, 13:00: Just saw Phoebe in one of her new nests, not long ago! :D
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: eagle63_1999 on February 21, 2011, 00:07: Yes Phoebe has a new nest, she was working on building it up before Bea and Jay even fledged. I gather the kids have been to the new nest but Phoebe has started to chase em out of the new nest if I am not mistaken.
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: susha on February 21, 2011, 09:28: Such a great view of the new nest! I'm looking forward to watching this new family ;D
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: susha on February 21, 2011, 14:35: First egg has been laid! But one of the babies from the last clutch doesn't want to share her mom just yet, it seems! :o There's currently a very entertaining little "battle" going on. Phoebe is trying to sit on her egg while another hummer keeps coming at her. The chatters are saying that it's one of the babies who just fledged. It's very entertaining and keeping me from my chores :P Oh well, they're not going anywhere! ;)
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on February 24, 2011, 19:38: Phoebe laid her 2nd egg early this morning! First hatch is in approximately 17 days. :D
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: susha on February 25, 2011, 21:33: Just checked in after a few days absence and am glad to see that finally ::)the second egg has arrived. It'll be interesting to see the difference in size of these new babies...I wonder if they'll hatch 3 days apart ???

It'll be another fun adventure, however they do it! ;D Looking forward to seeing Phoebe in the light of day tomorrow. Work sure gets in the way of my wildlife watching :P
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on March 06, 2011, 14:30: Hatch watch for Phoebe's second clutch of the season begins middle of the week! :)
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Post by: susha on March 06, 2011, 14:51: Aleady! :o Time sure flies when you're watching a hummingbird family! ;D
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: birdcamfan on March 10, 2011, 21:04: Phoebe is so amazing. I hope she gets a day off for Mother's Day!
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on March 11, 2011, 12:50: Still no chicks. :(
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: eagle63_1999 on March 11, 2011, 19:38: They don't anticipate a hatching until this weekend at the earliest to March 17th.
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on March 12, 2011, 10:00: Can you belive it?! :o Phoebe has her first set of newborn twins! ;D They both hatched this morning at 3:18! 8)
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: birdcamfan on March 12, 2011, 10:48: She just left them for a moment. Both were squirming vigorously.
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Helen b on March 12, 2011, 12:45: I just saw them in the nest just now are they ever small and one lifted her head. So cute.
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Post by: Kinderchick on March 13, 2011, 16:35: The newborn twins have been named...Kouki (meaning light hope) and Haruka (meaning spring flower). 8)
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: birdcamfan on March 13, 2011, 20:25: Are these Japanese names??
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on March 14, 2011, 09:21: Quote from: birdcamfan on March 13, 2011, 20:25
Are these Japanese names??

I was wondering the same thing, bcf. :-\ I was thinking that maybe they were given Japanese names, in honour of the country of Japan, who have lost thousands & thousands of lives in the recent tsunami. :'( Don't know for sure, though. Just guessing.
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on April 02, 2011, 20:46: I can hardly believe it! :o Fledge watch has begun for Phoebe's 3rd clutch of the season! :)
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on April 06, 2011, 12:57: Kouki & Haruka are still in the nest and it's getting pretty squishy in there. At least one of them had better start thinking about leaving home soon! ;)
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on April 06, 2011, 14:47: Been watching these 2 "wingersize" all afternoon. :D One of them just fledged a few minutes ago and the one left behind in the dust, or should I say, nest, is looking rather puzzled... "like, where's my bro'?" :-\ Now Phoebe is back with food for the one still in the nest. What a great mom she is! :D
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on April 06, 2011, 15:48: Second chick just fledged, moments ago. :D Phoebe came back to feed him/her, then off he/she flew! :)
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on April 12, 2011, 19:23: Well, I can hardly believe it! Phoebe laid her 1st egg in a new clutch yesterday morning! :o When I checked the nest last evening, I thought it looked like an egg in there, but did not believe my eyes, since her last chicks fledged only 5 days before that! :o
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on April 15, 2011, 20:25: Phoebe laid her second egg, early yesterday morning. :) About 17 days till hatch. 8)
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Elaine L on April 16, 2011, 12:21: Good grief, I think that Phoebe alone is ensuring the survival of her species - what a dedicated little bird!
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on April 16, 2011, 21:07: Quote from: Elaine L on April 16, 2011, 12:21
Good grief, I think that Phoebe alone is ensuring the survival of her species...
LOL! ;)
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on April 29, 2011, 20:23: Well, I can hardly believe my eyes. :o Phoebe's first egg of this clutch has hatched already, yesterday morning, just in time for the Royal Wedding! ;) I actually didn't expect a hatch so soon, exactly 17 days after being laid! :o
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: susha on April 29, 2011, 22:04: That's awesome! Just in time for the weekend when I can do some watching! ;D
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: jadoo on April 30, 2011, 15:54: ...just got back from checking on phoebe, bad news...from what i can glean, phoebe somehow knocked the second egg out of the nest when she flew away - the chick did not survive. So there will only be the one chick this time around...i also understand that most people on their chat think this will be her last clutch this season, apparently it's getting too hot there now...
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Helen b on April 30, 2011, 16:23: the eye was just put back in the nest. There was movement so they but the egg back in, it was neat to watch used a little spoon. Can only pray now that the baby will be okay.
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: jadoo on April 30, 2011, 16:49: ...just tuned in again based on your report helen - saw the still half-unhatched chick moving & trying to raise its head - lots of drama!... :o
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Helen b on April 30, 2011, 17:10: Its is amazing, the little one is almost out of the shell, can see it breathing and everything.
:o :o :o
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: susha on April 30, 2011, 17:41: Baby #2 fell out of the nest and the host thought it was dead, but then saw a sign of life and put it back. :o Might just be stunned, but hasn't eaten yet. Lots of drama on this site! Everyone's waiting to see if chick will survive! ???
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Helen b on April 30, 2011, 17:47: mom just poking the little one a bit to wake him up but no success yet, he is breathing and moving.
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on April 30, 2011, 20:55: OMG! Lots of drama at the hummingbird nest today! :o I missed it all. Had tons of errands to attend to all day. ::) Just checked and it looks as if the second chick is still moving, although seems to still be partially in the shell. It's head is moving around a bit. Mom just returned and fed the first chick but not the second one. Apparently, the second chick has not eaten yet. That is not a good sign. Maybe Phoebe knows it is not doing well? :-\ I do hope that it will survive, but I guess time will tell.
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on April 30, 2011, 21:05: Looks as if the first chick just pulled the rest of the shell off the second chick while Phoebe left the nest. :) Second chick is still moving quite a bit. I can hear the sounds of crows but apparently the webcam host has put up some type of crow deterrent net.
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on May 01, 2011, 08:53: According to report on website, second chick appeared strong and healthy at dusk. So now we just wait and see how this unfolds. :-\
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: susha on May 01, 2011, 09:15: Seems that Phoebe has tried unsuccessfully to feed #2, but he/she still seems strong, although smaller than #1. That would be the case anyway, in spite of the trauma because of the later hatch...

As you say, KC, time will tell! There are lots of folks cheering the little one on! :-* :-*
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on May 01, 2011, 09:22: I know this goes without saying but I guess chick #2 has to lift it's head and open it's beak for a feeding. Maybe it hurt it's neck when it fell out of the nest? :-\
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: susha on May 01, 2011, 09:26: I sure hope not! We'll know soon though, since changes happen very quickly with Phoebe's babies as we know! Baby #1 also wasn't interested in eating the last time Phoebe offered, so hoo nose?!? ???

At least the #2 is now sitting alongside #1 like the other chicks have been. Of course, now you can really see the difference in size :(
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: jadoo on May 01, 2011, 12:13: ...just got back from phoebe-cam, she (again) tried to get chick #2 to eat - no response that i could see - i didn't see any movement at all from #2... :-\
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: susha on May 01, 2011, 12:23: I see the little one moving, but it doesn't look right :(
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: susha on May 01, 2011, 12:25: Maybe it's just still so tiny :-*
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: moka on May 01, 2011, 12:48: I remember the first one when it seemed unable to lift its head to feed. Phoebe tried than gave up and just sat over it and the remaining egg.

Hopefully, this is the case.
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: susha on May 01, 2011, 17:01: They're now removing the little chick to take to a rehabber. He/she hasn't eaten all day and has been getting weaker. Poor wee one. :-*
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on May 01, 2011, 18:49: Just got home and read about the removal of the chick from the nest. I can't see how it can survive now, even if taken to rehab. :'( It is, afterall, only about the size of a tic-tac.
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: birdcamfan on May 01, 2011, 19:53: Last year I followed some of the links from this website to that of the rehabber. They aren't always successful, but they do some amazing work so I wouldn't give up on the little guy just yet.
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Elaine L on May 01, 2011, 22:45: The second chick at the rehab facility has been taking formula, and even pooped, they say. So there is some hope.
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: susha on May 02, 2011, 13:01: yea!! Hang on little one! We're pulling for you!
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on May 02, 2011, 13:40: Oh, thank you so much for your hopeful posts, bcf and Elaine! :-*
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: susha on May 02, 2011, 21:01: Monique, the rehabber, is on the chat right now, answering questions. Che Che (pronounced Shay Shay) is doing well. Apparently she's the size of Monique's baby finger nail!! :o Monique feels that part of the problem is that the chick is so small - possibly a preemie. Can't lift her head to open her beak on her own to feed. She is eating every 20 minutes though ;D Way to go little one!
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: RCF on May 02, 2011, 21:03: Quote from: susha on May 02, 2011, 21:01
Monique, the rehabber, is on the chat right now, answering questions. Che Che (pronounced Shay Shay) is doing well. Apparently she's the size of Monique's baby finger nail!! :o Monique feels that part of the problem is that the chick is so small - possibly a preemie. Can't lift her head to open her beak on her own to feed. She is eating every 20 minutes though ;D Way to go little one!

That's good news!! :-* :)
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Post by: birdcamfan on May 02, 2011, 21:08: Wow, every 20 minutes-that's what I call intensive care. What dedicated people!
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on May 02, 2011, 21:26: Quote from: susha on May 02, 2011, 21:01
...Che Che (pronounced Shay Shay) is doing well. Apparently she's the size of Monique's baby finger nail!! :o Monique feels that part of the problem is that the chick is so small - possibly a preemie. Can't lift her head to open her beak on her own to feed...

I actually did think that Che Che might be a preemie, because she was only laid on April 15th and hatched on April 29th or 30th. That might have been a wee bit early for her to be hatching. Hatch is usually 16-18 days from date laid.
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: moka on May 03, 2011, 16:56: The official site says that sadly CheChe passed away sometime after 11 pm last night. Poor little one.

Phoebe and Scout, thankfully, are doing very well.
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: susha on May 03, 2011, 18:27: I just read the sad news, Moka. :'( Poor little CheChe.

The chatters are saying that he/she was a preemie.

I haven't been able to get a peak at Scout. Apparently, it's very hot at the nest (85 C) so Phoebe's keeping her/him shaded. It sounds like he's doing well :)
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on May 03, 2011, 19:57: Quote from: moka on May 03, 2011, 16:56
The official site says that sadly CheChe passed away sometime after 11 pm last night. Poor little one.

Aw... RIP, little one. :'(
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: moka on May 04, 2011, 09:49: Quote from: susha
I haven't been able to get a peak at Scout. Apparently, it's very hot at the nest (85 C) so Phoebe's keeping her/him shaded. It sounds like he's doing well :)

Don't worry Susha, he seems to eat like a miniature lumberjack and is very active. He has grown a lot since hatching.
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: susha on May 04, 2011, 19:27: I did get to see him today and he has grown :o He's got the nest all to himself now so I guess he's aiming to fill it up as soon as possible! ;)
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: moka on May 04, 2011, 21:27: I'm always surprised they fit in that little nest as they get bigger, even when there are two of them. I guess Phoebe knows exactly what size nest is needed.
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: susha on May 05, 2011, 20:53: Another example of how brilliant nature is! :-*
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on May 15, 2011, 14:30: Chick appears to be growing in leaps andd bounds, as usual. Fledgewatch begins May 19th, just around the time our Radisson peregrine's hatchwatch in Winnipeg begins! :D
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on May 19, 2011, 19:47: Fledgewatch started today for Phoebe's lone chick, Scout. He looks as if he's ready to go any time now. Apparently, Phoebe is busy repairing Kouki & Haruka's old nest. Maybe she will have one more clutch for the season afterall. :-\
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on May 21, 2011, 10:24: After a final wee feeding by Phoebe, Scout fledged yesterday afternoon... :)

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vx32vixcd3o
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: susha on May 21, 2011, 12:43: Thanks for the link, KC! I haven't been watching as closely as I did during the last clutch (or while we were waiting to see if Scout's wee sib would survive :'() so I hadn't even seen any wingersizing :P

I'm so happy Scout has left the nest, another healthy little hummer joining the big world ;D

Also excited that Phoebe is working on another nest! :o
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on May 24, 2011, 13:53: Phoebe has laid 2 more eggs! :o May 20th & 22nd.
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Post by: susha on May 24, 2011, 17:54: Awesome! ;D
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on June 04, 2011, 13:35: Hatch watch starts next week, for what is likely Phoebe's last cluch of eggs for this season.

Host has posted a cute video of Phoebe serenading the webcam. ;) It occurs near the very end of the clip. I don't think I have ever heard Phoebe being vocal before.

http://www.youtube.com/user/Pungh0li0#p/u/11/pq5hFsvO-h4
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: susha on June 04, 2011, 15:00: Thanks for the link, KC! I've never heard Phoebe being so vocal either! Perhaps she's saying "This is it folks! After this, I'm ready for a break from parenting!" :-* Did you watch the one on the 26th, "Scout Being a Pest"? It's hilarious! My theory - "only child syndrome". I definitely can relate! ::)
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on June 07, 2011, 20:36: Did check out that video of Scout, susha. What a little rascal. ::) Hatch watch begins here tomorrow. :)
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: susha on June 08, 2011, 21:39: First hatch this morning! ;D "Joplin"! Cool name. There are some videos of the hatch which are amazing.
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on June 09, 2011, 07:34: Missed the 1st hatch but enjoyed the videos. :D Yes, I do like the name "Joplin". I wonder if the 2nd chick will be named "Janice"? ;)
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Post by: susha on June 09, 2011, 07:37: I wonder if that's what they had in mind?!? That would be a great idea ;D
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: jadoo on June 09, 2011, 07:52: ...probably referring to the tornado that ripped through the town of Joplin...
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Elaine L on June 09, 2011, 12:31: Just an additional tidbit of information about the name Joplin, while we are on the subject. I thought Joplin, Missouri was named after the ragtime composer Scott Joplin, who hailed from Missouri, but apparently not; Joplin, the town, is named after the Reverend Joplin, a Methodist minister who settled in the area.
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on June 09, 2011, 13:11: Quote from: jadoo on June 09, 2011, 07:52
...probably referring to the tornado that ripped through the town of Joplin...

Ah... I imagine you are right about that, jadoo... Also, interesting "tidbit" about how Joplin, Missouri got it's name, Elaine. I didn't know that either.

As for Phoebe, her 2nd chick hatched this morning between 10:30 & 11:00 AM. The Kinderchicklets were watcing and were very excited to see this event. About a half hour before the hatch, we could even see the baby chick moving around inside the egg. It was VERY cool! ;D 8)
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on June 15, 2011, 19:46: Phoebe's 2nd chick's name is Heather. :)
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on June 24, 2011, 20:24: Phoebe's 2 chicks are expected to fledge next Thursday. Already! :o
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on June 30, 2011, 21:36: Phoebe's chicks haven't fledged yet but should be fledging any time now. :)
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: susha on July 01, 2011, 09:01: They sure are bursting out of the nest, overflowing even! Maybe it's too hot to fledge! They don't look at all interested in moving :P
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on July 01, 2011, 10:54: You're right, susha, they don't look ready to make a move yet. ::) Mom just flew in with another feeding. That's what enticed the last ones to finally leave home. Lots of feedings, just prior to fledging. LOL! Maybe for energy. ;)
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on July 01, 2011, 20:32: Lots of wingersizing going on with both of these two. Even a few vertical lift-offs in the air, but right back down in the nest again. Or on top of each other. LOL. 8)
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: susha on July 01, 2011, 21:32: I know! These two are hilarious! They're just bulging out of the nest, sitting on top of each other...Phoebe eems to be trying to coax them to fly away, but they seem to want none of that... ::)
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: moka on July 02, 2011, 07:52: They lift and hover like a little helicopter but then, settle right back on the nest edge.
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: susha on July 02, 2011, 08:31: Joplin just fledged ;D 6:26 California time
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: moka on July 02, 2011, 08:33: Quote from: susha on July 02, 2011, 08:31
Joplin just fledged ;D 6:26 California time

I left to go to another room, came back and no Joplin :o

Good luck, little bird :'(
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: susha on July 02, 2011, 08:40: He's back!! :o Heather was enjoying having the nest to herself, stretching and relaxing in all that room and low and behold, Joplin showed up and settled back into the nest! Funniest thing to see!! I've never seen that before!
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: susha on July 02, 2011, 08:48: So, now he's taken over the nest and Heather is left to sit on the rim. She's seems happy to have him back though :)

Mum just came to feed and is now off telling her friends, "Well, he left, but now he's back, hungrier than ever!" :P
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: susha on July 02, 2011, 09:41: Joplin fledged (again) and returned to the nest AGAIN! :o Has settled in for another nap. Doesn't seem to want to stay away. Everybody on the chat is comparing him to the kids who leave home and keep coming back ::)
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on July 02, 2011, 11:49: He's back again!!! :o I've never seen that before either. These 2 sibs must be really close. Either that, or Phoebe needs to teach him how to do his own cooking and laundry! ;) LOL!
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on July 02, 2011, 11:51: LOL! Now Phoebe's back and pushing on his back, almost as if she is encouraging him to get going, once and for all! ;D
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on July 02, 2011, 11:52: Ahhh! Now he's gone again! ::)
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: susha on July 02, 2011, 12:08: Yup - it's been about five times now, that Joplin's left and come back. It's been quite the show! Apparently he goes to the yucca plant, about four feet away, then comes back. Seems to be encouraging Heather to take off each time, but she seems to be very content to stay put :)
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Post by: Kinderchick on July 02, 2011, 12:11: Ha!!! Just watched both fledging videos of Joplin. You are right, susha, second one is very funny, when Joplin returns to the nest and and pushes Heather out onto a branch so that he can have the whole nest to himself! :o Heather looks as if she's trying to get him to move but he's not budging! ::) LOL!
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Post by: Kinderchick on July 02, 2011, 12:33: OMG! :o Joplin is back again!!! ::)
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Post by: susha on July 02, 2011, 12:34: I think this is the sixth time ::)
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Post by: Kinderchick on July 02, 2011, 12:38: Joplin's becoming a fledging professional! LOL! ;D
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Post by: Kinderchick on July 02, 2011, 17:08: Joplin's hovering around overhead again; may be coming in for yet another nest landing! LOL! ;D ::)
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Doreen on July 02, 2011, 18:29: This is the first time I look at this web cam and it's really interesting.
Thanks for all the wonderful pictures. I've always wanted to find
a hummingbird nest, who knows maybe I will one day. ;D

So the little hummingbird sitting on the nest is Joplin?
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on July 02, 2011, 19:39: Quote from: Doreen on July 02, 2011, 18:29
...So the little hummingbird sitting on the nest is Joplin?

No, that's Heather right now, one of Phoebe's 2 chicks, still sitting in the nest, Doreen. Joplin keeps fledging and then returning to the nest. ::) I've never seen a hummingbird fledgling return to the nest so many times. Most of the photos on this board are from past years, I think. Do you have the link to the webcam, Doreen? If not, here it is... http://phoebeallens.com/
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Post by: Kinderchick on July 02, 2011, 19:40: Okay, while I was posting, Joplin returned to the nest again!!! :o
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Doreen on July 02, 2011, 19:46: Quote from: Doreen on July 02, 2011, 18:29
...So the little hummingbird sitting on the nest is Joplin?

Quote from: Kinderchick on July 02, 2011, 19:39
No, that's Heather right now, one of Phoebe's 2 chicks, still sitting in the nest, Doreen. Joplin keeps fledging and then returning to the nest. ::) I've never seen a hummingbird fledgling return to the nest so many times. Most of the photos on this board are from past years, I think. Do you have the link to the webcam, Doreen? If not, here it is... http://phoebeallens.com/

Thank you so much Kinderchick ;D
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Post by: Doreen on July 02, 2011, 19:50: Ok so which is which?

(http://i1137.photobucket.com/albums/n506/DoreenHebert/JoplinandHeather-1.jpg)
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Post by: Kinderchick on July 02, 2011, 19:54: Darned if I know, Doreen. ::) I can't seem to tell them apart. All I know is that the website has reported that Joplin has been fledging and returning home all day long and that is what the people on the chat board seem to be saying. So if you see one lone chick in the nest, that must be Heather because she has not yet fledged... BTW, great screen capture! :-*
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Post by: susha on July 02, 2011, 20:12: I've had this nest on for much of the day and am completely fascinated by Joplin's behaviour! I've been away for awhile and see that Heather is still on the nest and the folks on the chat point out that she hatched a day after Joplin, so she might not fledge until tomorrow. They're very similar, obviously, but according to the "chatters", Heather has a shorter tail and a thicker neck. Sometimes when the two of them are together, I can see a bit of difference between them, but it's very difficult! :)
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: susha on July 02, 2011, 21:29: Joplin's back :D
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: moka on July 03, 2011, 08:45: When working on the computer, I hear the sound of those wings, a strong buzzing sound, then I know it's time to go see what's happening. ;)
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Doreen on July 03, 2011, 08:51: 2 chicks on the nest. ;D
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Post by: Linder on July 03, 2011, 12:38: No birdy home at 12:38, guess Heather finally decided to fledge.
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Post by: susha on September 29, 2011, 22:02: Just a couple more weeks or so before Phoebe's back! ;D
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on September 30, 2011, 13:45: Quote from: susha on September 29, 2011, 22:02
Just a couple more weeks or so before Phoebe's back! ;D

I know! I was just thinking the same thing. Can't wait to show her off to my new Kinderchicklets! :D
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on October 08, 2011, 23:26: Website says Phoebe should be returning mid-October, which is just about any day now! :D
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: susha on October 20, 2011, 18:48: Phoebe has been spotted in the Yucca tree and the rosebush, although no signs of nesting yet. Won't be long now!! :)
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on October 20, 2011, 21:05: Hooray for Phoebe! Can't wait to see her again! ;D
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on November 09, 2011, 21:47: Update on the website... Phoebe has been working on 2 different nests. 8) Shouldn't be long now, till we see the first eggs of the season! :D
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on November 12, 2011, 23:08: Phoebe is working on repairing 3 different nests from last year. 8) The webcam is live now, but it's anyone's guess which nest she'll choose to lay her eggs in. ::)
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: susha on November 13, 2011, 11:51: The banner says "Yay Phoebe's back" and I caught a glimpse of the nest before the screen went black ;D Very exciting indeed! I'll check back later in the hope of catching a glimpse of Phoebe! ;)
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on November 13, 2011, 14:49: Haven't seen Phoebe yet this season, but I imagine we will see her in short order, just as soon as she chooses a nest. :) Here is the link to the website and webcam, for those of you who are new to Phoebe... http://phoebeallens.com/
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on November 17, 2011, 14:02: Hooray! Just saw Phoebe settle into one of her nests! We could have eggs anytime now! ;D
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on November 19, 2011, 09:09: Website says Phoebe should be laying eggs soon. :D
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Post by: susha on November 19, 2011, 17:22: I know! I'm very eggcited and happily anticipating this season's nests!
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on November 23, 2011, 21:37: Hey, I tried to check in on Phoebe this evening and I got a message saying "this account has been suspended". :( Does anyone know anything about this? ??? Is there a different link that I can access? I think she was about to lay her 1st eggs of the new season.
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: The Peregrine Chick on November 23, 2011, 22:08: Checked their Facebook page and ...

Phoebe Allens Hummingbird Webcam
Sorry folks, my provider has changed billing companies and I didn't get an e'mail. Please go to ustream for the next couple hours. http://www.ustream.tv/HummingbirdNestCam
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on November 25, 2011, 00:23: Thanks, TPC! Apparently Phoebe has laid her 1st egg. :D
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Post by: eagle63_1999 on November 25, 2011, 09:51: Phoebe just laid her second egg!
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Elaine L on November 25, 2011, 11:17: Phoebe just arrived and planted herself on her two eggs. It is always such a pleasure to see this industrious little bird!
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on November 26, 2011, 18:23: Just saw Phoebe's 2 eggs. If all goes well, I think they're due to hatch around the weekend of December 10th. :)
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: susha on November 26, 2011, 21:50: I am so looking forward to seeing the first babies of the season! :-*
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Elaine L on December 06, 2011, 10:44: It looks to me like there is a pip in one of the eggs. But today is a bit soon, I think, so maybe it is just a discoloration.
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on December 06, 2011, 13:35: It does look like a pip, Elaine! You may be right! :D But it is a wee bit too soon. According to the website, the 1st egg is due to hatch only on Dec. 10th. But who knows? :-\
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Post by: susha on December 06, 2011, 20:39: I hope we don't have another preemie!
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on December 08, 2011, 12:58: Still 2 eggs and no pip that I can see so it must have been discolouration that we were seeing the other day, Elaine. :-\
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: eagle63_1999 on December 10, 2011, 10:14: We have a first hatchling, pre-dawn hatch!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Post by: susha on December 10, 2011, 13:51: This is wonderful news!! Welcome to Bob! :-*
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on December 10, 2011, 19:30: Darn, missed the hatch! >:( Still, wonderful news, eagle! :D And right on schedule! First hatchling named "Bob" after Mr. P.'s 94 yr. old father, who's birthday it is today. 8) It's Mr. P.'s yard that Phoebe nests in every year, for those who are wondering who Mr. P. is.
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: eagle63_1999 on December 11, 2011, 10:12: We had the second hatch this morning at 6:27 am PT!!!!!!
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on December 11, 2011, 17:01: Thanks great news! :D The 2nd hatchling's name is Rose.
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: MayShowers on December 13, 2011, 14:18: This is going to sound like a silly question, but how do they know the gender in order to name the hatchlings?
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Elaine L on December 13, 2011, 14:37: Kinderchick, I don't think that is a silly question. From what I have read on BCAW and other bird sites, they often get the sex of the hatchling wrong. So, I am wondering if they are just guessing, based on what, I don't know; because hummingbirds are so small, I would think you can't tell based on size, as is often the case with falcons.
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on December 13, 2011, 21:02: MayShowers actually asked that question, Elaine, but I have to admit, I have wondered the same thing, particularly since hummingbird hatchlings are so tiny. I don't see how they could possibly identify the gender of the hatchlings. I think they just pick names and some sound like female names and some sound more like male names. :-\
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: susha on December 17, 2011, 15:23: I've read somewhere on the Phoebe site that they don't ever know the genders of the babies because they fly off to establish their own territories once they've fledged and they're not banded. They pick one male name and one female one for each clutch.
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Kinderchick on December 23, 2011, 13:03: Bob & Rose sure are getting big! :o I'd forgotten how fast they grow!
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2011)
Post by: Elaine L on December 28, 2011, 16:24: Just paid an online visit to Phoebe's babies, and holy smoke! they are stuffed in that nest like an elephant in a teacup! I don't know how they avoid stabbing each other in the eye with their beaks in that limited space, but they do. They seem to be very tolerant of being crowded; I would be very grumpy, if that was me.
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Post by: susha on December 28, 2011, 16:27: I just checked in on them as well, Elaine. They are so cute! And fledge-watch begins on Saturday already! These little guys do everything at warp speed! :o
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Post by: Kinderchick on December 29, 2011, 19:39: So, maybe we'll have a New Year's Eve fledge! 8)
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Post by: Kinderchick on December 31, 2011, 11:02: Both chicks are still in the nest. :)
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2012)
Post by: Kinderchick on January 02, 2012, 15:12: Looks as if Bob fledged today around noon, PST. Rose looks incredulous. LOL! Check out the link below...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=epC1kS_XR9M
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2012)
Post by: The Peregrine Chick on January 02, 2012, 18:55: Quote from: Kinderchick on January 02, 2012, 15:12
Rose looks incredulous.

Particularly when he's using her for a launchpad ... ::)
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2012)
Post by: susha on January 02, 2012, 21:07: And I just missed it by minutes! I'm sure that Rose will go tomorrow, when I'll be back at work and won't be able to watch the cam :(
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2012)
Post by: Kinderchick on January 04, 2012, 14:24: Rose is still in the nest but she sure is looking anxious to fledge.
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2012)
Post by: Kinderchick on January 05, 2012, 09:51: This morning, Rose has been "hydroplaning", so to speak, lifting up in the air above her nest and flying in that one spot. LOL! :D Just doesn't seem to have the knack or the courage to move forward.
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2012)
Post by: Kinderchick on January 05, 2012, 10:12: Yikes! :o Now it looks as if Bob has returned to the nest! According to the chat on the website, this is highly unusual. Maybe Phoebe has sent him back to show her the ropes and encourage her to leave the nest. LOL! They both appear to be settling in for a nap now. Well, not quite, Phoebe has just returned and is feeding them now. This certainly is a very interesting development. 8)
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2012)
Post by: Jazzerkins on January 05, 2012, 18:30: Just took a look at the web cam and the nest is empty. Does that mean that Rose fledged???
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2012)
Post by: Kinderchick on January 05, 2012, 19:57: Yes, Jazzerkins, apparently she fledged this morning, sometime after Bob returned to the nest. At least she didn't use him for a launching pad! ;) I missed her fledge but here is a video of it... up, up and away! I love the look on Bob's face.

http://s4.zetaboards.com/Birds_of_a_Feather/topic/9325076/1/
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Post by: Jazzerkins on January 05, 2012, 20:19: What a wonderful video! Bob looked like he couldn't believe it. So funny. Thanks so much for posting the link Kinderchick. Very much appreciated.
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2012)
Post by: susha on January 07, 2012, 12:10: Both of these little sweeties are back in the nest this morning :o
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Post by: susha on January 07, 2012, 14:41: Whoops! ??? Just checked back and I now see that we're watching a "video recording from Jan.1 - 5". :-[

Guess that means that they're both gone. :'(
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2012)
Post by: Kinderchick on January 07, 2012, 16:04: Yup, they've both "flown the coop", so to speak, susha. But not to worry, I think they're still in the host's backyard and I even saw one of them the other day, after he/she fledged. And Phoebe is busy readying a new nest for new eggs and new chicks! :D
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2012)
Post by: Kinderchick on January 21, 2012, 11:24: Lots of rain in Orange County, CA. and Phoebe appears to be getting drenched. Apparently, she has been reparing the nest that Bob & Rose grew up in and has been nesting there recently. Maybe there will be a new clutch soon. :-\
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Post by: Kinderchick on January 24, 2012, 13:38: Looks as if Phoebe has laid an egg today! :D
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Post by: Kinderchick on January 27, 2012, 23:03: Phoebe laid her 2nd egg early this morning! :D
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Post by: Kinderchick on February 10, 2012, 22:07: It seems that one of Phoebe's chicks hatched very early this morning. :)
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Post by: susha on February 12, 2012, 10:06: And the second was hatched this morning! ;D
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2012)
Post by: Kinderchick on February 12, 2012, 13:14: Quote from: susha on February 12, 2012, 10:06
And the second was hatched this morning! ;D

Yes! And their names are Sansa and Arya. :D
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2012)
Post by: Kinderchick on March 01, 2012, 22:01: Fledgewatch begins tomorrow for Phoebe's 2 chicks. 8)
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2012)
Post by: Kinderchick on March 04, 2012, 18:34: Sansa fledged this afternoon, using her sister as a launching pad, much like one of Phoebe's previous chicks did. LOL! ;D

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=V526kQvoQuk
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2012)
Post by: Pam on March 04, 2012, 21:07: Quote from: Kinderchick on February 12, 2012, 13:14
Quote from: susha on February 12, 2012, 10:06
And the second was hatched this morning! ;D

Yes! And their names are Sansa and Arya. :D

Obviously someone is a fan of Game of Thrones judging by those names....
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2012)
Post by: Kinderchick on March 05, 2012, 21:21: Arya fledged late this afternoon...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iivDxuyiQLY
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2012)
Post by: Kinderchick on March 12, 2012, 20:58: Can you believe it?! Phoebe has already laid another egg in a new nest! :o
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2012)
Post by: Kinderchick on March 15, 2012, 20:48: Phoebe laid her 2nd egg this morning. The Kinderchicklets actually saw her laying it! Needless to say, they were very excited! 8)
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2012)
Post by: dupre501 on March 30, 2012, 16:15: Just checked the cam. One egg, one hatchling!
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2012)
Post by: susha on March 31, 2012, 10:18: Egg #2 hatched this morning, pre-dawn. First hatchling has been named "Mary-Jo".
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2012)
Post by: Kinderchick on April 01, 2012, 19:52: Cute & cuter! Second hatchling has been named "Woody" (as in "Allen"). :)
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2012)
Post by: susha on April 16, 2012, 11:28: A sad, sad day :'( A bird attacked the nest yesterday and Mary Jo and Woody are gone. Just tuned into a view of the nest in pieces. The chat banner advises that Phoebe is repairing the nest. How very tragic for this little family. But of course, Phoebe carries on! :-*
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2012)
Post by: Kinderchick on April 16, 2012, 19:37: Oh no! This is terrible news! It is awful to look at the nest in tatters. Web chat says it was a Coopers Hawk that snatched the chicks. They were only days away from fledging. I will not be able to share this news with my Kinderchicklets. They will be heart broken. :'(
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2012)
Post by: Kinderchick on April 20, 2012, 20:35: According to the chat board, a fledgling has been visiting one of the other nests, so it's thought that there might have been one survivor from the attack on the nest a few days ago. :D Here's hoping.
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2012)
Post by: susha on April 20, 2012, 20:58: What great news! Let's think positively!! Maybe they both got away. After all, what kind of meal could those tiny babies make for a big bird?!?

That's a nice ready-for-two-new-eggs nest!!
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2012)
Post by: Kinderchick on April 22, 2012, 11:44: Phoebe just laid an egg in her new nest this morning. Nice Earth Day gift! :D
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2012)
Post by: Kinderchick on April 24, 2012, 13:48: Phoebe just laid a 2nd egg! ;D
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2012)
Post by: susha on May 03, 2012, 21:05: I haven't checked this nest for days. Tuned in to learn that a crow took the eggs this morning! I can't believe what bad luck Pheobe's having this year :'(
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2012)
Post by: Kinderchick on May 03, 2012, 22:35: Quote from: susha on May 03, 2012, 21:05
I haven't checked this nest for days. Tuned in to learn that a crow took the eggs this morning!...:'(

Noooo! :'( I was just watching her with my Kinderchicklets yesterday.
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2012)
Post by: Kinderchick on May 10, 2012, 20:29: Phoebe's webcam has been turned off till the Fall, unless she shows an interest in having one more clutch this season, which is doubtful. She certainly deserves a break and needs to replenish the calcium in her wee little body. Until next Fall, Phoebe... :-*
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2012)
Post by: Kinderchick on July 01, 2012, 08:44: 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
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2012)
Post by: Jazzerkins on July 01, 2012, 10:24: 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.
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2012)
Post by: Kinderchick on July 01, 2012, 10:35: 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
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2012)
Post by: susha on July 01, 2012, 11:01: 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 ???
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2012)
Post by: Kinderchick on July 01, 2012, 20:03: 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.
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2012)
Post by: Kinderchick on July 12, 2012, 12:53: Flash & Opal sure are getting big. Fledgewatch begins tomorrow. :)
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2012)
Post by: susha on July 16, 2012, 21:21: Flash just fledged! And I missed it again! ::)
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2012)
Post by: Kinderchick on July 17, 2012, 09:37: And then Flash returned to the nest early this morning. For now, he keeps hovering up and down, above the nest and then back into the nest again. I guess he's demonstrating to Opal how it's done. ;) It almost looked as if he was trying to push Opal out of the nest. It is getting rather squishy for the 2 of them together in the nest.
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2012)
Post by: susha on July 17, 2012, 18:23: He actually came back right away KC! There was quite a flurry in the chat room - I missed his return as well ::)

According to the banner at the top of chat, he's left and returned several times. He's there right now actually :) These guys are so cute. I can't believe how that nest is holding up!
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2012)
Post by: Kinderchick on July 17, 2012, 19:48: Flash & Opal are still together in the nest. Phoebe just flew in to feed each of them. :)
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2012)
Post by: Kinderchick on July 18, 2012, 10:13: Looks as if Opal fledged this morning. They are both gone now. Website reports that the cam will be moved so that viewers can observed Phoebe feeding them.
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2012)
Post by: Kinderchick on November 02, 2012, 20:13: Apparently, Phoebe was spotted testing out a few branches in Mr. P's yard about a week ago, but no nesting activity so the webcam is not yet back on. Shouldn't be long now, though. :D
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2012)
Post by: susha on November 12, 2012, 08:26: Webcam's live ;D

It's not focussed on a nest yet, but if we're lucky, we can see Phoebe darting about the rosebush, making decisions about where to set up housekeeping for her first clutch.

The Phoebe season has begun :)
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Post by: Kinderchick on November 14, 2012, 18:10: Won't be long now! :D
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Post by: Kinderchick on December 15, 2012, 10:11: Webcam is now focused on the nest that Phoebe has chosen. Apparently, she is putting the finishing touches on this particular nest. There is a prediction by the chat members that she may begin laying her eggs sometime this weekend. :D
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2012)
Post by: susha on December 17, 2012, 20:47: Phoebe laid her first egg this morning! ;D
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Post by: Kinderchick on December 17, 2012, 22:40: Yes! Very egg-citing news! Shouldn't be long till the 2nd egg is laid! :D
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2012)
Post by: Kinderchick on December 21, 2012, 20:33: Phoebe laid her 2nd egg Thursday morning! :D
Title: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2013)
Post by: susha on January 05, 2013, 11:14: Sandy (named in honour of victims of Hurricane Sandy and of Sandy Hook) hatched pre-dawn yesterday and Faith hatched pre-dawn today ;D
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Post by: Kinderchick on January 05, 2013, 23:00: Yes! Very good news about the 2 hatches! :D
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Post by: Kinderchick on January 29, 2013, 18:38: Sandy fledged yesterday morning & Faith fledged this afternoon. But I see they have both returned to their nest again! :)
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2013)
Post by: Kinderchick on February 10, 2013, 18:56: Phoebe laid the 1st egg of her 2nd clutch of the season this morning. :D
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Post by: Kinderchick on February 13, 2013, 17:26: Phoebe laid her 2nd egg early this morning. Incubation of the eggs has now begun! :D
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Post by: Kinderchick on March 05, 2013, 11:24: The first of Phoebe's 2 chicks hatched on March 1st. It's name is "Fleur". :) I imagine the other chick should be hatching any time now, although it does seem like a long time between hatches. Hope it's okay. :-\
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Post by: birdcamfan on March 05, 2013, 12:01: Pheobe is such a busy little lady!
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Post by: susha on March 05, 2013, 19:46: Phoebe's FB page says that the second egg isn't viable - at least that's what it said yesterday. Said that Fleur is an only child. :-\
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Post by: susha on March 07, 2013, 18:47: We have a second baby! :o

The non-viable egg was removed yesterday by the host of the webcam and an orphaned hummer placed in the nest today. Phoebe didn't bat an eye, just fed it along with Fleur. The new adopted baby has been named "Pip".

Yippee!! What an interesting Phoebe season this is shaping up to be! ;D
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Post by: susha on March 07, 2013, 19:28: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=l_a_tFPjp2M

If this works (very tech-challenged) watch how baby Pip is introduced to Fleur. :)
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Post by: Kinderchick on March 07, 2013, 22:27: Wow! That is very interesting to hear of wee "Fleur's" adopted sibling, "Pip"! And the video of the introduction of the 2 baby hummers was very interesting to watch. Thanks for posting, susha! :-*
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Post by: birdcamfan on March 08, 2013, 09:25: That is so beautiful. The people who own this site are sure invested in the success of these hummingbirds!
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Post by: Kinderchick on March 23, 2013, 13:17: Fledgewatch begins today at this site. A lot of "wingersizing" going on in the past few days. :)
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2013)
Post by: Elaine L on March 23, 2013, 15:19: Both baby hummingbirds are looking about, very interested in their surroundings. They are so crammed into that little nest, but somehow, they adjust, taking turns in different positions, very accommodating to each other. Phoebe just came by and fed them, so all is right with the world.
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2013)
Post by: Kinderchick on March 24, 2013, 20:34: "Fleur" fledged early his morning, according to the website. And when I looked at the nest just now, "Pip" seems to have fledged, as well. The nest is empty!
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2013)
Post by: Kinderchick on April 06, 2013, 18:39: Phoebe laid her 1st egg on Wednesday morning and her 2nd egg this morning. :)
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Post by: susha on April 20, 2013, 12:17: First hatch this morning :o
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Post by: Kinderchick on April 20, 2013, 22:53: Boy, that was quick! :o
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2013)
Post by: susha on April 22, 2013, 18:27: I agree! Her name is Shelly because she wore her shell for awhile apparently :)
Tierra - named for Earth Day - hatched early this morning :-*
Title: Re: Re: Allen's Hummingbirds - California / Phoebe (2013)
Post by: Kinderchick on April 22, 2013, 19:17: Shelly & Tierra - cute names and very appropriate! 8)
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Post by: Kinderchick on May 12, 2013, 12:09: Shelly fledged yesterday morning. :D
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Post by: Kinderchick on May 15, 2013, 16:52: Tierra fledged Monday afternoon. :)