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Photos: Half Moon Bay Hummingbird Nest Hidden in Plain Sight

Thanks to the sharp eyes of visiting birders, this hummingbird's nest came to my attention recently.

I was entertaining some visiting birders here to see the local when they spotted this hummingbird nest just a few feet away. While it is clearly out in the open, it still takes a trained eye to see.

Hummingbirds use spider web silk to build their nest and secure it to a branch. This nest includes the moss hanging from the same tree. The silk is flexible and allows for the nest to expand as the young grow. If all goes well, I'll soon have pictures of nestlings.

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