No question about it, Jeth. In my opinion, all birds nests are works of art. The hanging nest of the orioles are additional examples. Thanks for your comment.
Thanks for your comments, Anne. Even after observing and photographing the nest, I still can’t get my arms around the beauty and creativity of these little birds. I also couldn’t understand how the babies, particularly as the grew in size, could fit into that little space!
My pleasure Kuei-ming. I had spent a good portion of my life looking for a hummingbird nest so I was very pleased to find this one. Thanks for your comment.
Thanks for the comment, Peter. You are quite right. No species including Homo sapiens can live with out them. I always think of many species of hummingbirds where the female lays the eggs, incubates them, feeds the chicks and then sees them on their way to adulthood without any help from the males.
It was cool to see the male baby be so cautious to take its first flight and the mama still coming back to feed it even when it's so big. That's a good mama :D
The wing buzzing is what usually alerts me that these tiny delicate yet tough birds have made it up here to Alberta Canada. When they leave, we know fall is quickly on its way.
I agree with you completely that the wing buzzing is a sure sign of the hummers being around. I also enjoy the chirping they make when competing for the nectar in a feeder. So glad to hear you have them in your northern area. Are you seeing Ruby-throated Hummingbirds or one or more of the other species?
@@karenmoyer315 Hi Karen and thanks for your kind comments. After almost 50 years searching for a hummingbird’s nest, I finally found one and had the joy of filming all the action going on in the nest.
Our hummingbird mama made a nest in a ceiling fan...right by our backdoor. We try & look before we exit because she gets pretty mad at us if she sees us. Anyway...she does this thing where it looks like she's gyrating or tamping down the nesting materials - I would assume she's still making the nest & no babies are in there yet. I can't look unless I get a ladder & that seems intrusive. Does anyone know if the movements described ARE in fact simply the motions of making the nest? Hers seems to be made of mostly feathers (we live in the desert).
Oh wow, what a neat event. Mother hummers will certainly use body motion in creating their nests. They often use a wing to press the nest against her body to mold it into the shape she desires. They can also press their rump into the center of the nest and against the walls to round out the inside. She even may use her feet. With one foot hanging on to the nest and the other stomping into the nest, she will compact the material to make a sturdy nest bottom. Depending upon the hummingbird species and the location, hummers generally use soft materials like moss and lichens in their nests. I have seen nests with cotton fluffs, bits of plants, dryer lint in addition to the feathers you describe. Thanks so much for your interesting response.
Hi Barbara and thanks for your question. Hummingbirds can be extremely competitive in their behavior. Many hummingbirds tend to exercise dominance and subordination over other hummingbirds. This is particularly noticeable with male to male dominance within a species. In the world of ornithology, this is known as "trapline" or "Hide-and-wait" behavior. I hope this helps.
Thanks for the question. My understanding is that the male's role in the rearing of the young is pretty much limited to fertilization. After that occurs, the female alone lays and incubates the eggs and cares for the fledglings. I found this comment on another website which was most interesting: "while we might be inclined to think poorly of the male for this seemingly neglectful behavior, think of the danger of having a blinking iridescent male leading the way to the vulnerable nest. Nature knows best."
Lew Scharpf Thank you! I hope that is the case. I check the nest each day. I never touch it. Only pull the branch down to look in it. It’s 95.2 degrees in the shade today.
Hi Megha, I live in Auburn-Opelika, Alabama in the USA. This is the first time in over 60 years of birdwatching that I have seen and photographed a hummingbird nest. It was a wonderful experience. Where do you live and do you have hummingbirds there?
I'm lived in india..i was asked u for your video is very good..yet we have a few humming bird in here but not like your country..i love this bird and want to know about this..their nest attarct me very much..smallest and cute bird..and your video is too good like this bird obiesly...
Hi Megha: Thanks for your response. My understanding is that hummingbirds are not found in India. However, Sunbirds, which are similar to hummingbirds are found in your country. Sunbirds are like hummingbirds in that they are small, brightly-colored and have long beaks for reaching deep into flowers. Hummingbirds usually hover at a food source or flower but sunbirds must perch in order to sip nectar from a flower. Also some of the Sunbird's beaks are slightly curved downwards but many hummingbirds have straight beaks (but not all of them). One of my favorite Indian Sunbirds is the Purple-rumped Sunbird. You can see a picture of one at www.birdphotographers.net/forums/showthread.php/15455-Purple-Rumped-Sunbird I would like to travel to India someday to see many of your birds, especially the Sunbirds. Thanks for your interest!
Oooh...is that sunbird????😀😀😀..i thought the sunbird as humming bird..almost its like a humming bird..thank u so much for this information..a few minute ago i was think a few humming bird lived india..u r right i check the sunbird on youtube as your information..and its sunbird..i was wrong to thinking the sun bird as a humming..thank u thank u...more than humming bird get in usa...
One of the most beautiful nest created by beautiful hummingbird. It's an art.
No question about it, Jeth. In my opinion, all birds nests are works of art. The hanging nest of the orioles are additional examples. Thanks for your comment.
That nest looks completely impeccable! So cozy for the mother and her babies.
Thanks for your comments, Anne. Even after observing and photographing the nest, I still can’t get my arms around the beauty and creativity of these little birds. I also couldn’t understand how the babies, particularly as the grew in size, could fit into that little space!
What beautiful and cute bird! They sure bring so much joy and love to us. Thank you for making this video and sharing!
My pleasure Kuei-ming. I had spent a good portion of my life looking for a hummingbird nest so I was very pleased to find this one. Thanks for your comment.
This is awesome! Thank you for your time recording and editing so we can all enjoy and see the process of these beautiful birds!
My pleasure, Jen, and thanks for your comments. It was a rare privilege to be able to observe and videograph this marvelous event.
The nature make me more appreciate the females the anything else!! I can't live without them!!
Thanks for the comment, Peter. You are quite right. No species including Homo sapiens can live with out them. I always think of many species of hummingbirds where the female lays the eggs, incubates them, feeds the chicks and then sees them on their way to adulthood without any help from the males.
What an excellent video! Your time and effort spent will benefit so many. Thank you!
My pleasure,Bob, and thanks for your kind comments.
I will be showing this video to my students. What a beautiful family!
I am so pleased that you will be using this video with your students. Sorry for the late response.
Great high-quality footage! It's interesting to see hummingbirds behave so much like every other bird when they're so unique in every other aspect.
Bluish Green hello I would like you to check out my video.. ( lazy blue Jay )
Thanks so much for your kind comments. Sorry for the delayed response!
It was cool to see the male baby be so cautious to take its first flight and the mama still coming back to feed it even when it's so big. That's a good mama :D
Yes, these female hummers are excellent Mama's as are most birds. They have a "hard-wired" instinct to care for their young. Thanks for your comments.
such a cute and well - built little nest.
The wing buzzing is what usually alerts me that these tiny delicate yet tough birds have made it up here to Alberta Canada. When they leave, we know fall is quickly on its way.
I agree with you completely that the wing buzzing is a sure sign of the hummers being around. I also enjoy the chirping they make when competing for the nectar in a feeder. So glad to hear you have them in your northern area. Are you seeing Ruby-throated Hummingbirds or one or more of the other species?
Fabulous video! Well done! Enjoyed-thank you
@@karenmoyer315 Hi Karen and thanks for your kind comments. After almost 50 years searching for a hummingbird’s nest, I finally found one and had the joy of filming all the action going on in the nest.
Thank you for sharing this. Iam really enjoying your channel during this quarantine.
Awesome video and more insight on those little birds 👍
Thanks, Mike. I am glad the video is helpful.
Congratulations on the video! It's really well done.
Thanks so much for your kind comments. I am grateful for finally locating a hummingbird nest and having the opportunity to create a video of it.
Adorable little orb home 💕
Thanks for the comment, Rebecca. I never cease to be amazed at the nest-making artistry of hummingbirds!
Our hummingbird mama made a nest in a ceiling fan...right by our backdoor. We try & look before we exit because she gets pretty mad at us if she sees us. Anyway...she does this thing where it looks like she's gyrating or tamping down the nesting materials - I would assume she's still making the nest & no babies are in there yet. I can't look unless I get a ladder & that seems intrusive.
Does anyone know if the movements described ARE in fact simply the motions of making the nest? Hers seems to be made of mostly feathers (we live in the desert).
Oh wow, what a neat event. Mother hummers will certainly use body motion in creating their nests. They often use a wing to press the nest against her body to mold it into the shape she desires. They can also press their rump into the center of the nest and against the walls to round out the inside. She even may use her feet. With one foot hanging on to the nest and the other stomping into the nest, she will compact the material to make a sturdy nest bottom.
Depending upon the hummingbird species and the location, hummers generally use soft materials like moss and lichens in their nests. I have seen nests with cotton fluffs, bits of plants, dryer lint in addition to the feathers you describe.
Thanks so much for your interesting response.
Sweet! beautiful video! learned a lot about the hummingbird nest! thankyou
So glad it was helpful.
Beautiful video, a lot of work and patience 👍
Thanks for the comment. Yes it was a lot of effort and patience and at time frustrating. The beauty of all of it, however, kept me going!
I think hummingbird r only a few birds that raises 2-3 batch of offsprings in a year.
Very nice video! I can only see hummingbirds coming to drink at my deck when it is summer in the upstate of NY.
This is magnificent!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Thanks, Carol. I appreciate the very kind comment!
Why do humming birds hover by our feeders and don’t let others drink?
Hi Barbara and thanks for your question. Hummingbirds can be extremely competitive in their behavior. Many hummingbirds tend to exercise dominance and subordination over other hummingbirds. This is particularly noticeable with male to male dominance within a species. In the world of ornithology, this is known as "trapline" or "Hide-and-wait" behavior. I hope this helps.
WONDERFUL NATURE very good work Thank You
Thanks for your comments, Singh.
Do male hummingbirds not share in the incubating, rearing or providing of food for mother?
Thanks for the question. My understanding is that the male's role in the rearing of the young is pretty much limited to fertilization. After that occurs, the female alone lays and incubates the eggs and cares for the fledglings. I found this comment on another website which was most interesting: "while we might be inclined to think poorly of the male for this seemingly neglectful behavior, think of the danger of having a blinking iridescent male leading the way to the vulnerable nest. Nature knows best."
@@Lejun40 So interesting how different species of birds do things so differently
@@Lejun40 So they don't mate for life then, I take it?
@@B3l0v3d05 You are correct. As noted, they usually don't stay together to rear the chicks.
It baffles me how the mother can out so much of her beak into the babies mouths!
I agree 100%. I was dumbfounded as I made this video! Thanks for your comments
Fascinating. Thank you!
Como e lindo o que Deus criou!
Desculpe pelo atraso na resposta. Sim, as criações de Deus são maravilhosas e devemos protegê-las.
Amazing Video! Thanks for Sharing!😀
My pleasure. Thanks for watching it.
Absolutely awsome. Thanks
Thank you so much for the comment.
I had a hummingbird that built a nest & paid 1 egg. I barely see her on the nest. Is this normal?
Terri Eplen If the surrounding temperature is sufficiently warm for incubation, the adult can be away from the nest for some time.
Lew Scharpf I live in Texas. It’s been reaching the upper 90’s or low 100’s.
High Terri: With those rather extreme temperatures, it may be that the female needs to spend less time on the next.
Lew Scharpf Thank you! I hope that is the case. I check the nest each day. I never touch it. Only pull the branch down to look in it. It’s 95.2 degrees in the shade today.
beautiful amazing loved it thanks
Arsho Kashiktchian you want to see something pretty cool I would like you to watch ( lazy blue Jay )
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Where do u lived??
Hi Megha, I live in Auburn-Opelika, Alabama in the USA. This is the first time in over 60 years of birdwatching that I have seen and photographed a hummingbird nest. It was a wonderful experience. Where do you live and do you have hummingbirds there?
I'm lived in india..i was asked u for your video is very good..yet we have a few humming bird in here but not like your country..i love this bird and want to know about this..their nest attarct me very much..smallest and cute bird..and your video is too good like this bird obiesly...
Hi Megha: Thanks for your response. My understanding is that hummingbirds are not found in India. However, Sunbirds, which are similar to hummingbirds are found in your country. Sunbirds are like hummingbirds in that they are small, brightly-colored and have long beaks for reaching deep into flowers. Hummingbirds usually hover at a food source or flower but sunbirds must perch in order to sip nectar from a flower. Also some of the Sunbird's beaks are slightly curved downwards but many hummingbirds have straight beaks (but not all of them). One of my favorite Indian Sunbirds is the Purple-rumped Sunbird. You can see a picture of one at www.birdphotographers.net/forums/showthread.php/15455-Purple-Rumped-Sunbird I would like to travel to India someday to see many of your birds, especially the Sunbirds. Thanks for your interest!
Oooh...is that sunbird????😀😀😀..i thought the sunbird as humming bird..almost its like a humming bird..thank u so much for this information..a few minute ago i was think a few humming bird lived india..u r right i check the sunbird on youtube as your information..and its sunbird..i was wrong to thinking the sun bird as a humming..thank u thank u...more than humming bird get in usa...
Sad about the female chick
Thanks for the comment, Gretchen. We are all sad but that is the way of nature.
Nice :)
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