The sounds of machinery in the neighborhood alerted me to the fact that my neighbor was pruning her trees. Unfortunately, this magical little hummingbird nest was a casualty. No birdy lives were lost, but those hummers were maaaad!
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| Hummingbird nest |
The nest is about two inches in diameter and tightly affixed to the cedar twig. It is built from lint, wiry white hairs, lichens, and bits of moss. Inside, there are the remains of a hatched egg.
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| Hummingbird nest. |
My neighbor plans to keep the nest as a curiosity. I hope to get another opportunity to photograph it in more optimal conditions.
