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  1. skyhigh

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    #1 skyhigh, May 20, 2008
    We have another nest in our yard. We have had about 8 or so in the last few years. The last one was a few months ago, but something destroyed the eggs. I hope this one has no problems. I am going to try and document this one with photos and video.

    Photos will be here.
    http://SkyhighPhoto.smugmug.com/gallery/4981149_6qgu4/1/298454347_vE3Z2

    And will be starting again on the Blog that I did for some of the other nests.
    http://hummingbirdnest.blogspot.com/

    Video of her building up the nest.
    http://www.vimeo.com/1039120
     
  2. SefacHotRodder

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    #2 SefacHotRodder, May 20, 2008
    Wow thats amazing. So cool. Cant wait to watch the progress
     
  3. Darolls

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    #3 Darolls, May 20, 2008
    Try and protect the nest from creatures of prey ie: crows, blue jays etc.

    Since hummingbirds are small, maybe chicken wire could protect the nest from larger critters, and still allow the parents access to the nest.
     
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    #4 JAM1, May 20, 2008
    I wouldn't obstruct the nest in any way... but perhaps a cone of plastic or chicken wire approximately 2 feet off the ground will sufficiently help protect the nest from ground critters and snakes.
     
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    #5 UroTrash, May 21, 2008
    I don't think he should do anything anywhere near the nest. More likely to cause harm than good.

    Good pics!
     
  6. mattymouse33

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    #6 mattymouse33, May 21, 2008
    Doubt it, I thought the same about a duck nest in our back garden but its a lost cause i believe
     
  7. SefacHotRodder

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    #7 SefacHotRodder, May 21, 2008
    +1



    Don't interfere with nature
     
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    #8 8 SNAKE, May 21, 2008
    +1

    Just continue snapping pics and leave everything else alone.
     
  9. skyhigh

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    #9 skyhigh, May 21, 2008
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