Stress Relief

This is Phoebe, a Channel Island Allen (S.s. sedentarius) hummingbird in Orange County, California.    She has been laying 4 to 5 clutches each year for several years and her landlords have been broadcasting her nest since 2007.

Eggs were laid Jan. 2 & 4, 2010.    Two chicks hatched about 22 days ago and were named Storm and Sassy.    Unfortunately, Storm died after just a few days.    As you can see, Sassy is doing well.

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FEBRUARY 18, 2010   Sassy was taken to Rehab today. She wasn't developing feathers as she should have been and needed better nutrition.    Phoebe may start another brood soon.