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Herb
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Hummingbird feeding chicks

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Our Hummingbirds are so tiny that their nests are no bigger than an egg cup - and so well camouflaged that they're nearly invisible. Here's a picture of one in one of our apple trees - magnified very considerably -

http://www.pbase.com/mtu_fulani/image/1 ... 8/original
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Great picture! TFS.

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That is spectacular Herb!!!
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Cool pic! :cool:
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Wow, I missed this post. That photo is awesome!! Definately one of a kind. Good Job!
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Amazing photo! What a beautiful moment you have shared with us....many thanks! Pam :wink:
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