Life with a Hummingbird Nest

I remarked to my family, "There's a large hummingbird that flies inside the patio. That's odd because they usually stick to the yard area."

And then I found the nest.

It is atop one of the patio lights which is connected to the patio ceiling; a good spot to avoid predators and provide shelter. The nest seems sturdy but, not surprisingly, it is small. I later learned that hummingbirds use spider webs to secure their nests and perhaps to provide elasticity. [Here's a video of the process.]

The mother alone tends the eggs and usually there are only two. We're giving the nest a wide berth and hope that all works out.

And it is cuter than cute.