Sunday, June 19, 2011

Amazing Discovery


  For the last few days when I have walked the path I use to go to the store, a humming bird has come flying out of this tree. Today I looked real hard and found the nest. It is built close to the end of the branch and is made of lichen.  It is about the size of half a tennis ball.  This hummingbird feeds at our feeder and in the garden. She has been around for a few months and chases any other hummingbirds away.  I hope this story gets a happy ending because there are 3 cats living nearby. I will keep you posted. Thanks for looking!

10 comments:

  1. I once had the pleasure of seeing a hummingbird nest and could not believe how tiny!! Nature is amazing!

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  2. That is very very cool! We will all hope for the best with you. Humming bird nests on the west coast are some of the most beautiful I think. The lichen makes such a soft beautiful shape. Lots of hummingbirds here .. don't know what they make their nests out of. I will have to investigate. I now look forward to the continuing saga. Great photo by the way, Donna. take care, Donna

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  3. How lovely to live with hummingbirds nearby, you are so lucky Donna. I only get to see them when I go to CA and that's about every 5 years. But we are planning a family trip there again for next summer.
    Have a good week.
    luv and hugs {brenda} xoxox

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  4. Terrific photo! First time I have actually seen a hummingbird nest, very cool. It really is well camouflaged, the lichen blends in with the cedar. Cheers!

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  5. How wonderful! You're so lucky to have such an exotic bird in your garden Donna! x

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  6. HAPPY BIRTHDAY, Donna. Such a beautiful card waiting for you at Rhonda's. Too bad you are not closer to each other. Have a really wonderful day and enjoy every moment. Sending hugs from Mexico, Donna

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  7. I'm hoping for a good outcome too.Aren't they just so much fun to watch! Great pic too!

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  8. I just read on Chris's blog you had your birthday this week !!!! So happy belated birthday to you hope you had a super time.

    Marie

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  9. What a find! How precious is this!!

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