Hummingbird Building a Nest - Video

Hummingbird Nester

Duncraft Hummingbird Nester

If you are interested in encouraging hummingbirds to nest near your home consider Duncraft's Hummingbird Nester. Although you can't see it in this image, the platform contains two pegs and a hole to mimic a natural setting for building the nest. It also includes nesting material within easy reach for hummingbirds. 
This nester is designed to mount under the eaves or on a covered porch where hummingbirds are protected from wind and weather.


I don't have one myself, yet, but it is definitely on my wish list. This nester would make a great gift for the hummingbird lover in your life.

I discovered this adorable video today and thought you might enjoy it. While this is an Anna's Hummingbird that isn't found in Maine, she looks similar to our Ruby Throated Hummingbird and builds a similar nest.

I once found a hummingbird's nest tucked into the branches of an evergreen tree located near a school. It was made with twisted hair that I assume it gathered from hair the young ladies had discarded from their brushes. 

I am told that my great grandmother cautioned her daughters never to empty the brush and let the hair fly in the wind because birds would use it to build nests and you would get a headache. While the headache part is questionable, birds will, and do, use hairs found outside to build or line their nests.