Background Look closely at the hummingbird nest in the photographs.
Photos Courtesy Dorothy Edgington. A strong bed for the mother to spend all her time while she's incubating the eggs. A stretchable crib big enough to hold two nestlings that are growing as big as their mother. A soft baby blanket to rest on without any sharp points that could puncture or crack an egg. A camouflaged hideout that is difficult for predators to find.