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For the past several years, a mama hummingbird (probably a Rufous or an Allen’s hummingbird) has made a nest in front of uncle Ruben’s house.

It’s been a thrill to see the little babies grow up.

All of the photos here were taken by Ruben A. Aquino and posted with his permission.

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    May 5: This hummingbird has a secret…

    There’s at least one tiny egg in her nest

    May 19: Two dark little bodies have appeared

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    May 22: They’re starting to get fuzzy

    May 23: Tiny beaks are now visible

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    May 23: The beaks have turned a bright orange

    May 28: The babies are getting big!

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    May 30: We’re HUNGRY!

    Hurray, here’s Mama!

    Yummy!

    June 4: Proud Mama with her fast-growing family

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    June 5: It sure is getting crowded in this nest

    June 6: One baby has now left the nest

    June 6: Bye-bye, baby birdie!

    June 7: The nest is now empty

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