Anna’s Hummingbird Nest.
I found this nest a few days ago. I must admit, I couldn’t help but think of her during the night as the wind blew and the rain came down. I can’t imaging how much the branches most have been moving around as she sat there keeping the two little jellybean sized eggs warm.
They have a fourteen day incubation period, I look forward to seeing the chicks.
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What a great find Ron. Very nice shot. It is certainly a moment to savor when you see a hummingbird sitting still.
Isn’t that the truth!
I have a lot of hummingbird attracting plants and
hummingbird feeders
around my garden, but I have never been fortunate enough to see one
nesting. Wow! What a blessing! I love the way the leaf that
rests behind “mom” and nest gives us an idea of just how tiny these nests
are! Great shot!!!
Hi Lindy,
Thanks!
A nest is really a treat to find and watch. They can be hard to find, they really blend in. I found this one by watching the birds. They kept returning to the same shrub, so I finally started investigating further. It still took a while to find it, even though I was practically looking at it! I hope you find one.
Ron