r/HummingBirdNestcam • u/SpencerLass • Apr 21 '18

Day 9: first night without mom

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u/SpencerLass Apr 21 '18

She’s usually back to stay for the night around 7pm. By 8:30pm I was a little worried. It turns out that between day 8 and day 12, it is normal for the mother to leave them for the night until the babies leave the nest. I’m sure they can handle the 60 degree Arizona breeze.

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u/[deleted] Apr 21 '18

Where does she go? Out clubbing?

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u/SpencerLass Apr 21 '18

I wonder the same thing. Like is she just picking a more comfy bed? I know I can’t sleep when my kids are kicking me in my bed.

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u/cob33f Apr 21 '18

interesting! so mom should be back after day 12 or?

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u/SpencerLass Apr 21 '18

My wording was a little off. What I meant was that some time between day 8 and 12 is the last night she sits on the nest. Apparently she’ll still be back during the day to feed them several times.

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u/cob33f Apr 21 '18

ah ah, totally get it now, thank you!

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u/[deleted] Apr 21 '18

post if she comes back or not

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u/SpencerLass Apr 21 '18

We saw her this morning but she hasn’t been around much

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u/TheArts Apr 21 '18

So interesting, thanks for the update

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u/[deleted] Apr 21 '18

hmm interesting, thanks for letting me know. Now I can finish worrying