July 9 Valley Life column

July 9 Valley Life column

Ever since I discovered a hummingbird's nest in the branches of the horse chestnut tree near the house I used to own in Twin Falls, I've been fascinated with the tiny birds. Every day I'd run outside to make sure the walnut-sized nest holding two pea-sized eggs was still there or to see if the eggs had hatched. The tree was large, making the perfect haven for hummingbirds until warmer temperatures drove them to higher elevations.

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