Why is nature so beautiful in any season, especially during the spring? Is it the feeling of calmness it provides or the unspeakable joy we feel when we see birds, flowers, and butterflies that fill our hearts?
However, before preparing your yard for the gardening season, ensure you do not harm the tiny hummingbird nests.
What Are Hummingbirds?
Hummingbirds are very small, colorful birds with iridescent feathers. They are named hummingbirds because when flying they move their wings so fast and make a humming noise. They can flap their wings about 80 times per second.
What is specific about them is that they can fly up, down, left, right, and even upside down. Another specific characteristic is that they do not use their feet for walking or hopping but for perching.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service experts are responsible for the protection of the ecosystem. They are especially careful during springtime, the period when most of the animals reproduce.
For this reason, this service has shared some tips on their Facebook page, to warn people about what they should do when they notice a hummingbird nest. They shared a photo to show how small and vulnerable are these nests and eggs.
They reported that the hummingbird eggs are so tiny that they look like jelly beans.
Take Care of the Hummingbird Nests!
This should not be a message only for those who love nature but for all homeowners. These nests are spread all over the country. So, if you have a garden with some bright flowers rich in nectar, these birds may find a way to your garden.
The female hummingbirds build tiny, delicate nests under leaves, spider webs, and moss. The nests are so small, and it is not strange that someone misses them. It can be about the size of a quarter.
So, when you start pruning the trees, take a close look at the branches so that you do not damage any hummingbird nests.
Source David Wolfe | Birds and Blooms | Defenders
Image Source Wild Bird Scoop