This hummingbird nest is hidden among a thicket of lichen and honeysuckle vines. It is about 1 inch tall and 1.5 inches in diameter. It is made out of plant fibers and compactly held together by spider webs and/or insect cocoons. The female will further conceal the nest by decorating the outside of it with little bits of lichen or mosses. To make the interior cozy and warm, she will line it with small feathers or down from plants like cattail or willow. It is necessary during the chilly temperatures and rain of spring. The nest is truly a magical sight to behold.
