Baby Hummingbird photo link

This was just forwarded to me in an email. Perhaps it has been posted before, but just in case ....

http://community-2.webtv.net/Velpics/HUM/

Thanks Gabrielle! Their nest looks SO soft inside ; doesn't it?

Yes ... anyone know what they use?

I know spider webs are one of the ingredients; I would have to look for the rest.

Plus thistle, dandelion down and covered on the outside with lichens.

" anyone know what they use?"
Quoting Stokes Field Guide "Nest of moss, dried weed steams, willow down, animal hair, feathers, tied together with spiders silk;...."
I believe the willow is the soft lining. Thanks for posting the link, a great series of pictures.

You are very welcome. In case you didn't scroll down to the bottom of the very last page, there is another link to the '03 nest. The photos are not as clear, but they are just as interesting.

I remember that 03 series. My nest ingredients cam from the Cornell bird site; I'm sure they use all these things.