Why would a hummingbird abandon her nest?
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Mother has deserted her nest! HELP
Comments (3)Cphil please read this handout from Project Wildlife. They deal with a lot of hummingbirds every year including "orphan" babies that should have been left alone. The most important part is on the second page. Here is a link that might be useful: Project Wildlife Hummer Hints...See MoreBluebirds have abandoned nest
Comments (30)Hello, I have a problem with my beloved bluebirds I am hoping someone can help me with. We had a successful fledging a few weeks ago and then they came back and built another nest. Laid four eggs. I went out and one was destroyed and on the ground. The other three were in the very bottom of the nest making it hard for mama to even know they were there. A few days later she started building a nest on top of that nest. When I saw it, I pulled the other nest up on top of it so she could see the three eggs. Now she has laid two new eggs so far in with the old ones. And the nest is very high now and close to the hole. What will happen with old and new eggs in there? And should I try to squish the nest down from the hole more?...See MoreAbandoned nest
Comments (2)I would like to invite you to join the bluebird nut cafe forum. It is much more active than this site and we have many veteran bluebirders that can give quick answers. Check us out! http://bluebirdnutcafe.yuku.com/...See MoreDo hummingbirds abandon nests and take the eggs with them?
Comments (2)Birds have no way of transporting their eggs...with the possible exception of some ground nesting birds. Either the eggs hatched or something got at them....See Moredellwo
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