Hummingbird returns to nest (MD)

[Donna]

http://www.fredericknewspost.com/sections/news/display.htm?StoryID=106081

Woodsboro -- Sid Sichert has been feeding ruby-throated hummingbirds for about five years. Last year, his habit finally paid off with a nest, and this year, the nesting mother of one of nature's smallest birds has returned.

[valhalla]

Helen - this is out your neck of the woods!   

[Helen in MD]

Helen - this is out your neck of the woods!   

Yeah, the reporter called me last week for info on breeding and nesting.  Been away all weekend at birding conference so haven't looked at the article.  Guess I better go do that.

[Patti from Kentucky]

Yeah, the reporter called me last week for info on breeding and nesting.  Been away all weekend at birding conference so haven't looked at the article.  Guess I better go do that.

Now I'm curious Helen, is birding something you do professionally, or a passionate hobby?

Patti

[huddiecat]

I love it!!  I always have hummingbirds, but can never locate the nest!  Yet, my sister, who loves near LA and does not "feed" the hummers, had a nesting pair this spring in her backyard!  At least she took pics for me

[Patti from Kentucky]

I love it!!  I always have hummingbirds, but can never locate the nest!  Yet, my sister, who loves near LA and does not "feed" the hummers, had a nesting pair this spring in her backyard!  At least she took pics for me

Suzanne, I'm in the same frustrating boat...I've had a female hummer visiting the feeder every day since Derby Day (how we measure time in Louisville), but I have no idea if/where there is a nest.

Patti