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Hummingbird Nest

Family: Trochilidae

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Field Notes

Description:

Tiny cup shaped nest about 10cm across on top of a branch.

Habitat:

Along Lake Hodges trail on a currently unknown bush at spotting: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/8778759.

Notes:

The eggs can be seen at: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/9004537. Mom can be seen at: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/8950243. Babies can be seen at: http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/9236299

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Comments (10)
Atul
lovely Spotting !
HemaShah
http://www.projectnoah.org/spottings/8562367 This is a link to one of her spottings. She has many hummingbird spottings. There was another spotting by one spotter. It was exceptional. However i do not remember the spotters name, She had an extraordinary video too. How frustrating that can be! When you cannot locate the spotting or the spotter!!
CindyBinghamKeiser
I'll definitely check on it each time I go there! I don't believe I've seen her spottings. Can you send me the link to her page?
HemaShah
Keep an eye on it Cindy. A Hummingbird might raise its family here. Have you seen Melanie Hoffmans spottings?
CindyBinghamKeiser
It really was. This is my first one seen in the open since the bush was deciduous. They're usually so hidden behind leaves.
CindyBinghamKeiser
Oh gosh, I haven't even looked it up yet to see how they're made. Wow!
KarenL
So cute! It's amazing to think they are able to build this out of spiders webs & lichen!

Spotted for Missions

Mission
Southern California Wildlife
Mission
Nests, hives, bowers, webs & other animal architecture
Mission
Bird's Nests in San Diego

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PublishedFebruary 2, 2012

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