[Tweeters] Hummingbird mama protecting her chicks from the rain

[Nancy Morrison via Tweeters]

I normally do not like to shoot in the rain, but I made an exception to go
see a Hummoingbird nest that I thought was going to fledge on that day. It
was pouring rain, and I was very surprised to see the mama climb on top of
the very large chicks to keep them warm. I am wondering if this is an
expected behavior, or something new that this mama decided to do? Attached
is my YouTube video of this event.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YsWtpl_yvGk

Nancy Morrison
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