Bird Watching: Ruby-throated Hummingbirds Vol.15, 1 by WormsLovSharon

WormsLovSharon wrote:
This was my favorite photo of the summer of 2008. Yes they are gone but they will be back. The last 6 nests that are still hanging on the creeping fig vine are actually three that were left over from last year and rehabbed by the hummingbirds at the first of spring and three new ones. The fig vine, according to the hummingbirds, LOL. must have hanging vine and be in a protected area, in mostly shade. Maybe because it is in Las Vegas. Anyway I had many nests way above my head off the second story patio. One afternoon, third nesting period, I was working in the courtyard gardening near the front door but well into the courtyard in a protected area. I got tired and went in the house, got a Sobe Lean (no sugar) and came out, sat in a patio chair and started to enjoy my COLD drink. As I was silently sitting there resting because it was 110 degrees and I had got in the garden late, I heard the familiar sound. The wonderful hummingbird song. I assumed the hummingbird was headed up higher. To my amazement, the hummingbird was settling into a half prepared nest directly across from me at about 10 feet. Just under the eves of the courtyard. I was so excited that it was all I could do to sit there and be quiet. ( Ask my DH). Not easy. It was so wonderful that every morning I was out in the courtyard watching the progress. OK, I will stop. There were very many exciting moments but I know you have had enough. After the nest was finished and the babies were born, I got a 10' ladder and was very careful to not disturb the babies or the mother. I made many photos. Here are two. After they fledged the nest they buzzed me in the front gardening every day. They finally disappeared end of October. I will let you know when they come back.. They make their nest out of spider webs, I found that out on Google, so my garden looks like it needs to be swept of webs. Oh well. For the love of Hum,mingbirds. Enjoy.