Humans' fascination with the whimsical life of birds goes back literal centuries. The rarer or more unusual the bird, the more desirable it becomes to bird watchers.
It's no wonder, then, that ornithophiles everywhere seem to share the goal of creating their own successful nesting boxes for hummingbirds.
Unlike popular songbirds, hummingbirds won't simply inhabit whichever birdhouse you happen to mount for them
You can try to tempt them with a carefully crafted nesting box; however, it isn't easy to get them to abandon their preferred treetops for a manmade setup.
If you can create a nester catered to their specific nesting style by providing a high, open platform with supports and nesting materials, though, it can be done.
The simple fact is that hummingbirds aren't cavity nesters like most of the birds that frequent your yard.
Instead, these tiny nectar sippers build cup nests. These amazing, flexible cup-shaped nests are tiny, usually just over an inch in diameter
Consider this your guide to building a platform that meets their nesting needs.