Allen's Hummingbirds nest here on the Mendonoma Coast. Rozanne Rapozo puts out material to aid in their nest building. Here is an Allen's collecting materials for her nest.

I asked Rozanne about the material. She wrote, “I use Songbird Essentials Hummer Helper Nesting Material. Other birds (Chickadees, Nuthatches) help themselves to it also.  It feels sort of like I imagine picked cotton feels.  Light and fluffy with some substance to it.  I use the recommended hanger.”

Allen’s Hummingbirds begin nesting in Mid-February and can continue through late June, and beyond. Anna’s Hummingbirds nest even earlier, from December through early June. If you have to prune tree branches, be very careful to check first for a tiny hummingbird nest, which is about the size of half a walnut shell.

Thanks to Rozanne for allowing me to share her photos with you here.

June gloom! Lots of cool fog with a little clearing in the afternoon.