Hummingchicks

The above photo was taken in early June by neighbor, Carl Strom.

The nest was built from spider web filaments, according to Carl,

on the branch of a giant old oak at the Mermaid.

Another nest is above the front door on a metal hook in the ceiling.

Nests are about the size of half a walnut shell.

The hummingbird mom would give away the location by dive-bombing anyone

coming close. Soon after these chicks had left the nest,

another set of eggs were observed.

Hummingbirds are full grown when they leave the nest.