West Seattle wildlife: Hummingbird nest-building, bit by bit

First Katie Krause shared a view of a nesting hummingbird at The Kenney … then, this week, a peek at the new occupants of the nest .. and now, Trileigh Tucker gives us a window into the nestbuilding:

Ever wonder where those little mothers get their soft bedding for those marble-sized babies? The attached photo shows an Anna’s with nesting material in her beak, after she pulled it from the nearby fireweed in Lincoln Park.

4 Replies to "West Seattle wildlife: Hummingbird nest-building, bit by bit"

  • Mary T April 12, 2011 (6:20 pm)

    Thanks for these photos; love them.

  • PeterT April 12, 2011 (9:02 pm)

    I’m on a month-long in hot, dusty, dry India, and there’s nothing like peeking into WSB to see what’s going on in my neighborhood. Looks like spring is finally under way in WS. Can’t wait to come home !

    Thanks for keeping me in touch from 7,000 miles away.

    • WSB April 12, 2011 (9:47 pm)

      PeterT – travel safely! – TR

  • Patrick Mccaffrey April 13, 2011 (9:11 am)

    Fantastic photo. Nice meeting you the other day at Lincoln.

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