Hummingbird Stops By to Help Feed Baby Birds Like a Little Angel
Spring is bittersweet for me, because while I love the warmer weather and all of the life breathing back into the earth and all that jazz, I know spring is a tough season. Kittens are born into hard lives, baby animals everywhere are in danger, and some are even abandoned by their parents.
One Hummingbird is doing all she can to make sure that even the unfortunate babies know some love. Recently, a kind rescue rescued a nest of baby Hummingbirds whose mama hadn't been coming around to feed them, only for a different Hummingbird to come on by and save the day:
@yggdrasilwildlife the local hummingbirds found our babies and started feeding them! #wildliferehab#wildlife#hummingbird
original sound - Yggdrasil Urban Wildlife Rescu
According to the Yggdrasil Urban Wildlife Rescue, it's actually not just one Hummingbird who's stopped by to feed the babies. A bunch of them have been, but they just happened to catch this one on video. It takes a village, after all, and these baby birds definitely have one!
There are three babies in the artificial nest they've made: two in one little nest, who are related, and one off to the side. That lonely one is also an orphan, though he was found at a different time. She "leaves him out" in this clip, but don't worry: she came back later and made sure he got some.
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This is the only video on the account of these sweet little guys: they're fairly new to the world. Hopefully, we'll see more as they grow! For now, though, they're also taking care of other babies. Squirrel babies:
@yggdrasilwildlife Baby squirrel season is in full swing! Did you know baby squirrels are born blind and don't open their eyes until around 5 weeks old? They're fully weaned by 9-10 weeks and ready for release back into the wild at around 14-16 weeks. During this time, they're extremely vulnerable - many come into care and rescue after falling from nests or being displaced during tree trimming. Please be mindful when pruning trees and shrubs this season.
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I've never seen baby squirrels before, but now I want to keep them as pets! I might never get over how cute they are!
What to Feed Baby Hummingbirds
If you find a nest of abandoned baby Hummingbirds, time is of the essence. These babies need to eat very frequently to stay alive: just a few hours without a feeding could be enough to kill them.
Once you're positive that they've been abandoned, the smartest thing to do is contact a wildlife rescue. However, while you're waiting for them, odds are you'll need to feed them. The diet their mother provides is high-protein, but temporarily, a sugar-water solution (1:4) will work fine. Give them a little bit every 15-20 minutes until the professionals can get them to safety.
Luckily, the baby Hummingbirds at this rescue are loved and well-cared for. I hope they all live long, happy lives!
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This story was originally published May 11, 2026 at 3:00 PM.