[Tweeters] Hummingbird mama protecting her chicks from the rain

[Teresa Michelsen via Tweeters]

That was interesting and fun to watch!!

Teresa Michelsen
Hoodsport

From: Tweeters <tweeters-bounces at mailman11.u.washington.edu> On Behalf Of Nancy Morrison via Tweeters
Sent: Monday, April 1, 2024 3:00 PM
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Subject: [Tweeters] Hummingbird mama protecting her chicks from the rain

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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