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Hummingbird House - How to Build a Hummingbird House by Alice Scott
Hummingbirds build small nests to lay their eggs and don't actually live in a hummingbird house such as we think of with other bird houses. You can offer a nesting platform in a well chosen location to attract the hummingbirds where they will build their nest. The important thing is to know the specific needs of the hummingbirds.
The most important matter to a hummingbird is the climate. The hummingbirds must migrate far enough north that the temperature will not get hot enough to cook their eggs. Female hummingbirds often arrive at their destination already carrying their eggs and start building their nest immediately.
Also important to a hummingbird ready to build a nest is to find a location out of the wind. A strong wind will blow the eggs out of a hummers nest so the birds will look for a protected location to build. They generally build in places sheltered by trees or buildings.
They prefer to build in larger leafed trees six to twelve feet from the ground or in the shelter of buildings. The birds will use the leaves to protect the nests from sun and rain and prying eyes. They build the nest in the fork of branches about 1/4" in diameter. These small branches offer the protection of not being able to support the weight of a curious cat.
Nesting platforms can be purchased or made and placed in an appropriate location. Some commercial ones attach to the bottom side of the eaves of a building and curve downward in a hook shape. The hummers require a forked area to build their nest and an anchor point to firmly attach the nest. Be sure to locate your nesting platform on the side of the building best sheltered from the wind.
The antics of hummingbirds are a treat to watch. When you can watch the hummers build a nest and raise their young, it is amazing. It may take several tries to find the right location and nesting platform, but it is well worth the wait.
Copyright 2007 - Alice Scott
About the Author
Alice Scott and her daughter, Michele Redmond, enjoy gardening, water gardening, and bird watching and offer an informational website on Bird Feeders and Bird Houses. (http://www.feedersandhouses.com) They offer information on attracting all sorts of birds with feeders and houses. If you're looking for a project, or just want to attract birds to your yard, visit their site for lots of ideas. They also offer an informational website on gardening, concrete lawn ornaments, ponds and pondless waterfalls, furniture refinishing, and problems with medical bills at Ask Missy Boo. (http://www.askmissyboo.com/)
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