Hatchlings!

Our dedicated little scarlet-breasted hummingbird, who has braved severe winter storms, rain and extremely cold nights, became a new mother this weekend when her two tiny eggs hatched successfully. 

She's been busy feeding her chicks by foraging for nectar and tiny bugs several times an hour, then returning to the nest to feed them to her hungry babies.

The hatchlings are still blind and featherless and can barely lift their heads up. But when Mama comes home with food, they eagerly crane their necks and beg to be fed.

We're hoping for more sun and warmer weather to make these little guys more comfy for the next few weeks until they fluff up and learn to fly. Until then, they're completely reliant on Mom to feed them and keep them warm. 

Ah, Nature!