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Peter & Peeps — Rescued Baby Hummingbird Fed in Hand by Mother

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Fallen baby hummingbird rescued, nursed to health, and fed by mother hummingbird while being held by Peter Tommerup, Saratoga CA, June 2007. gary@gybmusic.com

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  1. ocheyan says

    What a pity the bird wasn’t released where he was found. I’m sure the mother would have been waiting for him. Could the carers not give you advice so you could continue where the mother could see him? I imagine you could have constructed a nest (plant pot full of straw tied to a tree with wire. It would have been easier and safer for the mother to feed him in such a situation. thanks for doing your best.

  2. sourdough51 says

    I’m a long time birder and animal lover but the tiniest of these birds are my favorites. Thank you for sharing this amazing story.

  4. idesire76 says

    I absolutely love hummingbirds and i so enjoyed watching this great video. Seems as tho’ you had a chance of a lifetime. Pretty cool!

  7. momtoangel22 says

    This is the most amazing video I have ever seen! You are a hero to the beautiful hummingbirds, especially this one. I’m so glad he was able to be released. God Bless You for caring for our creatures.

  8. summerwindstandards says

    Absolutely amazing! You are an angel :) I have saved many a hummingbird and it is so rewarding but this takes the cake with you holding it and the mother feeding it. LOVED THIS!

  10. chrisbrowndrummer says

    that’s amazing and wonderful – what an adventure for you folks! Congratulations and good job.

  11. oldgypsytap says

    To witness the sublime is so rare. Thanks to the wonderful rescuers who had presence of mind to capture it on camera. Many thanks.

  12. MYLord4Me says

    I love this, all of us are blessed by you sharing this beautiful video.
    Mahalo from Hawaii.

  13. flychomperfly says

    adorable!

    i spotted the left wing in the beginning–where it looked like the left wing was flapping opposite the right wing. i was wondering if it was supposed to be like that on a hummingbird or if it was injured–so thanks for the clarification!

    also, did you see how large the baby was compared to mom? wondering if it’s normal or if it’s because baby wasn’t flapping and burning calories?

    finally…how did mom react to it being taken away, and did it get released back near mom?

    thanks!

  17. Paparoachfanalways says

    Great job Peter and the rest of the gang for taking care of Peeps; the hummingbird who was in urgent need of care! If all of us help the exotic wild life rather than poach, hunt (mainly for fur, of stuffed figurines around a house/museum for attraction) neglect, or kill them (due to the fact we just might not like them) we’d all live in peace and harmony with God’s creatures. Then God will appreciate what we do and in turn manifest nature’s true wonders! This is a good lesson for all of us!

  20. SalteryLodge says

    I liked your video of Peeps, Gary. It looks like a rufous. I posted some videos myself of rufous hummingbirds at our lodge.

  23. Tigerlily0605 says

    If only there were more loving and caring people like Peter and Lee Anne, the world would be a far more wonderful place, especially for animals!

  25. songbirdnw says

    I love that there are people in the world that still care about our fine feathered friends.