Hummingbird nest in a pine tree

[PhotoHobbyist]

Didn't know hummingbirds built nests in pine trees. Thirty feet up! Lichen was used to waterproof her mud nest. Worked well as a heavy rain just ended.

 

[21limited]

I can’t see it… but, I have humming birds and pine trees, so it is definitely of interest.

 

[smoke665]

Might want to edit and reload the image. Not showing up

 

[jeffashman]

Nice!

 

[PhotoHobbyist]

Might want to edit and reload the image. Not showing up

I couldn't attach file. I had to use insert. Never had to do that before. Wonder if is just me.

 

[smoke665]

I couldn't attach file. I had to use insert. Never had to do that before. Wonder if is just me.

It's showing now.

 

[Digger...]

An older nest with the amount of lichen growing on it ya reckon? Looks safe for the eggses...

 

[terri]

Wonderful work! These nests are tiny and hard to spot. Nicely done!

 

[PhotoHobbyist]

Wonderful work! These nests are tiny and hard to spot. Nicely done!

I saw her hanging out near my balcony often, but there is no feeder. I eventually saw her buzz over to that nest. Doubt I would have ever spotted it otherwise. I should put out a feeder for her. It will be interesting to see if babies appear in coming weeks.

 

[terri]

Oh, definitely put up a feeder, I agree! Make her life a little easier with a nearby food source.

Should be fun to see who shows up!

 

[PhotoHobbyist]

Two babies! This is a poor evening shot using an external flash from a long distance. Hopefully, I'll get a pic of them in morning sunlight before they fly away. If not, this is as good as it gets.