Cat5 Hummingbird Nest [video]

> When newly built, the nest is a compact, deep cup constructed of plant down, spider silk and cocoon fibers. As the nestlings grow, the nest stretches into a wider, shallower cup. Nests from cooler areas are thicker-walled than nests from warmer areas.

> Most Black-chinned Hummingbird nests have been found an average of 6 feet and at most 12 feet above the ground, but this may be because nests at this height are easier for observers to find. The nest is often on an exposed small horizontal dead branch well below the canopy.

Re: Cat5 Hummingbird Nest [video]

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Post by sjwright » Sun, Jul 26, 2015, 12:09 AM UTC

The real WTF: a hummingbird has a better internet connection to its house than I have.

Re: Cat5 Hummingbird Nest [video]

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Post by jakeogh » Sun, Jul 26, 2015, 12:54 AM UTC

josh-wrale wrote: post #3

Hope the wind doesn't blow too hard.

They pick some funny spots. I once noticed a nest built right in the middle of a large wind chime, the monsoon was just starting and this tiny bird was on her eggs in a high wind symphony. Ended up lashing the chime to a hardpoint on the ground and wrapping the tubes to to stop them from moving. The bird didn't budge.

Re: Cat5 Hummingbird Nest [video]

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Post by Zikes » Sun, Jul 26, 2015, 2:02 AM UTC

The eggs are hatched! I just caught her feeding them.

Re: Cat5 Hummingbird Nest [video]

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Post by rdtsc » Sun, Jul 26, 2015, 2:04 AM UTC

She did a great job. That is amazing build quality -- it looks sturdy and comfortable.

Hopefully nobody disturbs her and her young.

Re: Cat5 Hummingbird Nest [video]

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Post by whoopdedo » Sun, Jul 26, 2015, 2:16 AM UTC

sjwright wrote: post #6

The real WTF: a hummingbird has a better internet connection to its house than I have.

Of course. How do you expect them to tweet?