Hummingbird cam - Phoebe

Early morning for Phoebe at the moment, initially she was off the nest

maybe she had gone for breakfast, then just as always, back she flew

littlewid-x-

Littlewid, she's so quick. Glad all well at Phoebe's nest today.

Lai

Good pics LW thanks. Just a bit of info. The hatching date is due to be around the 8th to 9th of May. Mrs P the host has placed CDs that are reflecting light around the nest area to put the Crows off
WS

ooo...Phoebe is so cuteeeeeeeeeee...

hope she will b successful this time..fingers crossed :)

Still two beautiful eggs in the nest this evening

and then mum back to look after them.

littlewid-x-

Such lovely clear photos - thanks Littlewid. Roll on 8th/9th to see them hatching.

Lai

Doogs, especially as we are looking at and more

Lai

Phoebes there for us to see this evening, not long now till hopefully the eggs start hatching.

littlewid-x-

Very sad news Guys. A Crow, has again caused devastation, it has taken Phoebes Eggs, but Phoebe got away safely.
You can if you wish light a Candle for Phoebe on the Link below

http://www.gratefulness.org/candles/candles.cfm?l=eng&gi=Phoeb

WS

I can't bear it, poor little Phoebe, it's happened again and I guess the crow will keep on and on now that it knows where her nest is.

Thanks for the candle link WS - I've lit a candle for Phoebe.

Lai

That is devastating WS, poor Phoebe, how must she be feeling and Mr & Mrs P tried so hard to protect her and the eggs this time. Lai is right now the crow knows where to come I fear for any more eggs Phoebe may lay. At the worst it may even scare Phoebe out of the garden, this is not a good day.

I too have lit a candle for Phoebe and as you can put it from a group I put mine from WAA. There are over 500 pages of candles for Phoebe, I manged to see Lai's candle and it's lovely to know Phoebe has so many thinking of her and it's a lovely idea.

littlewid-x-

That's a good point Littlewid, I think the candles only stay lit for 24 hours.

Lai

It doesn't look like Phoebe has been seen today which seems a shame but also sensible on Phoebes part, it could be too dangerous for her. The cam is up and running but it is sad to see an empty nest so decided not to post any pictures, I will check in again later and see if there is any news but I also know WS is keeping an eye on the chat there.

Yes the candles only stay lit for 24hrs Lai, not sure if you can light another one once your candle has gone out.

littlewid-x-

Sad news that Phoebe hasn't been seen, let's hope she comes back.

My candle seems to still be lit so I will check again later.

Lai

Mr P has been buzzed by Phoebe today, although she has'nt returned to the nest yet. Not sure about the candles, there were no Mods on tonight that I could check with, but I will as soon as I can
WS

Doesn't look like there has been any sightings of Phoebe today but WS may be able to find out more later as he joins in the chat.

Can't see your candle today Lai or mine, so they must have gone out.

littlewid-x-

Thanks Littlewid. I've just done another candle for Phoebe.

Lai

Just checked with Phoebe chat. Still no definate sign of Phoebe, but we can keep lighting the candles, and they would love us to do it
WS

Thanks WS, I will light another one when I get in from work today.

littlewid-x-

Thanks for the update WS.

Lai

I have just lit another candle for Phoebe

littlewid-x-

Littlewid. I will check if mine has gone out again.

Lai