Our mother Allen's hummingbird "Emerald" started building her nest on December 19. Female hummingbirds sometimes build their nests in very unlikely places. Emerald built hers on a string of Christmas tree lights. Mother hummingbirds will build their nests before mating, usually spending up to seven days building their flexible, bowlshaped nests. Emerald wasn’t in a hurry to finish it, so she spent three whole weeks perfecting her nest. We hope you enjoy our hummingbird nest time lapse.

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Frequently Asked Questions

⏯We made a video about all the frequently asked questions about hummingbird nests, you can watch it here:    • Hummingbird Nest Ultimate Beginner's ...  

❓What camera are you using for this live stream?
Here is the link to our camera: https://amzn.to/3alaoh8

❓What species of hummingbird is this?
This is an Allen's Hummingbird which normally breeds on the West coast of the United States and Mexico, although the bird has been spotted in other areas of the southern United States.

❓Does this mother hummingbird have a name?
Yes! Our community named this mother hummingbird "Emerald."

❓What day was the first hummingbird egg laid?
The first egg was laid on January 10 and the second on January 13.

❓How long do hummingbirds incubate their eggs?
Hummingbirds incubate the eggs for 15 to 18 days.

❓How many clutches do hummingbirds have?
Hummingbirds in Southern California usually have two to three clutches each season.
This is Emerald's second clutch. Her first clutch was successful. Ruby and Sapphire fledged successfully on March 4 and 5.

Did you miss Emerald's first clutch in February 2021? Here are the videos:
⏯ Hatching of Ruby and Sapphire:    • Mother Allen's Hummingbird Hatches Tw...  
⏯ Ruby and Sapphire from Hatchlings to Fledging the Nest:    • Allen's Hummingbird Babies from Hatch...  

❓When do baby hummingbirds open their eyes?
It usually takes more than a week for a baby’s eyes to open. On average, a newborn’s eyes are open 9 days after he has hatched.

❓What is the nest made from?
The nest is made from grasses and small twigs filled in with soft and fluffy fiber that the mother hummingbird finds on fuzzy plants like seed pods, dandelion down, cottonwood and the like. The nest is held together with spider silk and is soft and spongy to accommodate the rapidly increasing size of the baby birds. To camouflage the nest she put paint chips on the outside to try to blend in with the house.

❓How can I help with the nest building?
You can supply soft material for the mother hummingbird to use in her nest. You can buy nesting material for your hummingbird here: https://amzn.to/3pJYepN


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