I have always loved hummingbirds, so having one build a nest on my patio is a real treat!
I have noticed a lot of hummingbirds around my Scottsdale AZ home this year, and for a special birthday surprise, I had one fly into my house ON my birthday.
I have never had a bird in my house, let alone a hummingbird.
I didn't think it would get any more exciting than that- but I was wrong.
Hummingbird Incubating Eggs
About 5 days ago I noticed a hummingbird sitting on what looked like a wasp nest on a hanging light bulb on my patio.
She seemed to be sitting pretty comfortably there so I decided to do some research.
That's when I found out she built a nest on my patio about 15 inches from my sliding glass door!
I have since put out a feeder that she took advantage of less than a minute after I hung it up.
She is pretty clever and does not fly directly between the feeder and her nest.
She spends most of her time in the nest and sleeps there all night.
I would love to peek inside to see if there are eggs in there but I don't want to disturb anything.
I am a little worried we are expecting some monsoons in the next week so I hope this nest is strong!
We are normally so enamored with hummingbirds and their incredible beauty!
To our surprise…we also noticed a tiny hummingbird nest attached to our string light on our patio!
It has been over two weeks…as we’ve watched her come and go for just minutes at a time…we are expecting the hatching of her babies any day now!
It's been such a beautiful experience thus far!!
Mar 17, 2023
hummingbird on lights, should they be on? by: Gene
Hi Lori,
As long as there is no heat build-up you can leave the lights on. Most night predators go by scent and not sight.
I doubt the lights keep much away. I've seen opossums around even though my outside lights were on.
I still keep lights on during the night just because it makes me feel better. :)
Mar 16, 2023
I also have a hummingbird on patio light by: Lori
I would also like to know if I should keep the patio lights off at night.
I do know the bulbs don’t get hot. She is right above one of my bulbs on the wire. I don’t want predators to see her.
I usually leave them on hoping mice or rats don’t like light and stay away from the patio. Not sure that is a thing.
Mar 06, 2023
Hummingbird Photo by: Gene
Hi Betty,
I used the photo you used in your story submission. Since they say the same thing I will delete the other. Thank you.
I think your LED light probably doesn't get too hot so either way would be okay. I would turn it off if things get warm.
Mar 06, 2023
Nest in my patio lamp by: Betty
Nest in Lamp
I just discovered this nest in my lamp on the patio on 3/5/2023.
My question is does the light help or bother the hummingbird?
I can leave it on to keep them warm since it has been very cold lately or should I keep it off so as not to disturb their sleep?
I don't want to disturb the nest so I do not get very close to it but I am pretty sure she has an egg in there since it only flies away for a few minutes at a time and then comes back to the nest.
I would love to share a picture I don't see how I can do that.