lstmmrbls Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 I can not believe who I found on my porch today working her heart away. This is unbelievably early so I hope the babies make it. I will be getting some good pictures soon. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steph Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 That's a pretty little nest. What brought her to you in the beginning? Do you have a feeder? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lstmmrbls Posted January 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 I do have a feeder but don't fill it( I do keep the one with seeds full) I do not know what brought her around in the first place but unless this is one of the original nesters children she has to be one of the oldest Annas hummingbirds on record. I believe this is at least the 8th or 9th year of a nest being made on the porch. There are remnants of a nest just below her that got used 2 years in a row. She usually always makes a new one. It is a real joy getting to watch her raise the babies and it happens right outside my front window. I just put in a new window that has an opening at the top and new blinds that also drop from the top so I may get some great pictures. She is in that Ivy right outside at the top. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarab Posted January 19, 2015 Report Share Posted January 19, 2015 Oh my gosh you are lucky! And all the hummingbird species west of the Rockies....it's not fair! I used to manage a Wild Birds Unlimited...do you have that retail store where you live? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lstmmrbls Posted January 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 There is one just a short drive down the Highway. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbobam Posted January 20, 2015 Report Share Posted January 20, 2015 Nice shot! Like Steph, the word 'pretty' came to mind, and it got me wondering. It sure looks like this lady bird went a little beyond 'functional'. Is this maybe some sort of camouflage, or do some mothers-to-be actually want their nests to be 'attractive'? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lstmmrbls Posted January 21, 2015 Author Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 The Annas use spider webs to make their nests. The sticky webs go on the outside and the inside are the nonsticky webs. They decorate the outside with a variety of stuff for flamage. I notice this one found a cat or dog nearby as she used a lot of hair. The insides of the nest are absolutely the softest material I have ever felt. You actually have do noticeably depress it before you can even feel it. Here is the inside of one when she added feathers to the mix Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sarab Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Do you know how lucky you are to get to take those pictures? If you want to help her out, you can also take your dryer lint and lay it around. In the spring here, I take an old produce, mesh bag and put dryer lint and dog hair in it and hang up the bag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kbobam Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Really neat. They sound like they have a definite plan, but they're versatile about achieving it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aleecee Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Great pix....can't wait to see more. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godown Posted January 21, 2015 Report Share Posted January 21, 2015 Yep im digging it too got a few regular nesters out the back myself very cool the way your girl camouflage it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godown Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 How did your birds get on hatch yet ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lstmmrbls Posted February 19, 2015 Author Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 Sorry, but trying to forget what happened and it was another reason I hate cats more than almost any other animal. Any cat that is allowed outside is a killer of animals. They are disgusting beasts that should never be allowed out doors. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
godown Posted February 19, 2015 Report Share Posted February 19, 2015 Oh that's some sad news real sorry to hear! yeah cats they are bad news for the native wild life Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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