Hummingbird and Butterfly Gardening: I found another hummingbird nest part 3 - time to fly!, 1 by sunnyg

sunnyg wrote:
Thanks so much for all the kind comments! Margaret, this is a particularly pretty nest, I must agree. Maybe the 'nestnabbing' (per Dahlia ;-)) did the trick? LOL. Kathy, the oleander hedge is next door, and the gardeners prune it before the seeds mature. I hope you're able to get some seeds.

Sheri, thank you! Your words are much appreciated. I am so very glad that you're along for this wonderful hummingbird adventure :-). Any news on your bluebirds? I seem to recall you mentioned a nest on one of the hummer threads.

Planolinda, I sure hope the hummers nest in your oleander as well! Cactus, I'll also keep an eye on the oleander blooms here for hummers. The do seem to be insect magnets if nothing else, so perhaps that is what is going on.

Willow, I am also wondering if this is the same mom as before. The "pooping mama" appeared to have a preference for nesting in bushes with flexible branches, and the other nests (including this current one) are all in similar positions in trees. It does seem possible.

Mama looks all settled in on her nest. Here is a pic from yesterday: