Hummingbird nest destroyed by a crow

Since this nest was destroyed in daylight and not at night I suspect a crow over rats or a cat. That, and I saw a crow swoop through the yard and could here a few calling in the trees.

Anna’s Hummingbirds nest with two eggs

Nest 4.5′ off ground. Female off the nest to eat.

Anna’s Hummingbird

This nest is only 4′ off the ground and 20′ from my kitchen window.

Anna’s Hummingbird Landing at Her Nest

An Anna’s Hummingbird lands at her nest and nestles down over her two jelly bean-sized eggs. Filmed on location at Natural Bridges State Beach, Santa Cruz, CA.
This and other related video clips may be seen at the blog page on my website where I present a three-part post about this hummingbird and her chicks.
http://www.biophiliapress.com

Anna’s Hummingbird Returns to Her Nest

An Anna’s Hummingbird returns to her nest to feed her remaining chick (the other had fledged the day before).
Filmed on location at Natural Bridges State Beach,, Santa Cruz, CA.
This is one of several videos that may be viewed at the blog page of my website, where I present a three-part post about this hummingbird and her chicks.
http://www.biophiliapress.com

Anna’s Hummingbird Feeds Her Chicks

An Anna’s Hummingbird returns to her nest to feed her hungry chicks. She feeds them a steady diet of sap, insects, and nectar.
You can see this and other related videos at the blog page on my website: http://www.biophiliapress.com, where I present a three-part blog post about this Anna’s Hummingbird and her chicks.