Cat5 Hummingbird Nest [video]

Probably a Black-chinned Hummingbird, though several less numerous species may show up in the area as well.

http://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Black-chinned_Hummingbird...

> When newly built, the nest is a compact, deep cup constructed of plant down, spider silk and cocoon fibers. As the nestlings grow, the nest stretches into a wider, shallower cup. Nests from cooler areas are thicker-walled than nests from warmer areas.

> Most Black-chinned Hummingbird nests have been found an average of 6 feet and at most 12 feet above the ground, but this may be because nests at this height are easier for observers to find. The nest is often on an exposed small horizontal dead branch well below the canopy.

I have a couple hummers in my backyard and every spring I see them taking spiderweb from the dog run.

rtmp://150.135.237.18/enr2_hummingbird/enr2_hummingbird.stream also works

They pick some funny spots. I once noticed a nest built right in the middle of a large wind chime, the monsoon was just starting and this tiny bird was on her eggs in a high wind symphony. Ended up lashing the chime to a hardpoint on the ground and wrapping the tubes to to stop them from moving. The bird didn't budge.

Of course. How do you expect them to tweet?