Portland’s having a really hot week – it’s 106 degrees right now, and it might even get a bit higher. Mom and both the babies are staying very still, open-mouthed breathing. I’d do anything to get them some water, but it doesn’t seem very possible. I’ll have to trust that they’ll do as well as the last batch did in that terrible lashing storm.

for anyone keeping track, they are 17 and 16 days old, respectively. They will fledge around day 23

hot babies have to open mouth breathe. Photo Property Green Dog Pet Supply

tiny eggshells. Photo Property Green Dog Pet Supply

If you haven’t been following along, we’ve had an eventful spring filled with lovely hummingbird babies hatching right outside our door. This is the second nest this season that she’s had in our courtyard. How lucky we are! (See older posts for the first nest photos and stories.)

Mon July 13th – 1st egg hatched
Tues July 14th – 2nd egg hatched – tiny eggshells discarded from the nest
Now that the last babies have officially flown the coop, she can dedicate herself to feeding these babies (incredible weight gain noticeable each day – they grow so very quickly!)

Wed July 15 – two babies at a hard angle to see. Photo Property Green Dog Pet Supply

New Feathers. Photo Property Green Dog Pet Supply

mom feeds baby#1. Photo Property Green Dog Pet Supply

mom feeds baby#2. Photo Property Green Dog Pet Supply