Hummingbird Babies, From Eggs To Empty Nest

PIEDMONT, CA — Patch reader Erica Benson of Piedmont was treated to an amazing sight this spring - a hummingbird nest near her kitchen window.

Erica snapped photos of the wonder unveiling before her eyes. If you click the photos above you'll see the nest begin with a pair of eggs, the growing babies and, finally, an empty nest.

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Photo credit: Erica Benson

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