Maternity Zone by Weezilou

Maternity Zone

Ahhh Spring! It's always thanks to Ken who spots these tiny nests and calls me to bring the camera! She's fairly high in the Navel-Orange tree, too high for me to peer in as the babies grow. But it was lovely to see her there and share more incoming birds to our "Peaceable Kingdom"!

I also watched a Phoebe collecting mud from a pot as she's underway building her nest under the eves out back. A small, green "White Eye" was tugging at the coconut fiber in a hanging basket, so I pulled some loose for her to gather (which she did, and it's gone!)

The most recent information I learned about hummer's nests is that, since they use spider webs in building them, they can stretch as the babies grow! I don't have to go far from home to get an education!
Awww! I love that this photo was born out of teamwork. I did not know hummingbirds used spider webs for their nests, ant that they expand. Whaaat!? So great!
March 27th, 2024  
Great title! and beautiful capture
March 27th, 2024  
So sweet!
March 27th, 2024  
How special!
March 27th, 2024  
Very special!
March 27th, 2024  
how marvellous!
March 27th, 2024  
Neat capture and pov
March 27th, 2024  
How wonderful - and amazing information about the hummer nests.
It will be a joy to see all the birds growing their families.
March 27th, 2024  
A fabulous find and shot, such interesting info too.
March 27th, 2024  
Love this!
March 27th, 2024  
How wonderful - and such a tiny little nest.
March 27th, 2024  
High enough to be safe I hope.
March 27th, 2024  
What a great shot! Thank you Ken for finding.
March 27th, 2024  
Oh how fabulous and every day is a school day here on 365
March 27th, 2024  
A true wonder
March 27th, 2024  
Fab
March 27th, 2024  
Maybe you will see little heads peeking over the edge when the chicks hatch.
March 27th, 2024  
@peekysweets @corinnec @allie912 @ljmanning @illinilass @koalagardens @seattlite @annied @ludwigsdiana @edorreandresen @robz @wakelys @jamibann @30pics4jackiesdiamond @boxplayer @joansmor @gardencat Thank you ALL for sharing in the excitement of this wee discovery! Over the years, they have built those nests where we can watch them as the babies grow. Joanne, even so high, before they fledge, we're sure to see them as they will perch on the side of the nest those last few days. JackieR, yes, daily I learn something new as I look at photos and read captions! I could only wish for time to go through more!
March 27th, 2024  
Great find
March 27th, 2024  
What a fabulous discovery hidden in this tree. Nicely photographed too.
March 27th, 2024  
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