Select a shady location protected from the wind and high enough to keep the hummingbird nest safe from predators. Sunbird nest Sunbirds make their nests from plant fibre, grass, spiderweb, cocoons, strings of caterpillar droppings and feathers. Mrs Sunbird has been very industrious. When finished, she was not seen for about five to seven days. There are wonderful views overlooking the ocean and mountains. Build a hummingbird birdhouse by using a base support and three dowels to create a nest site. This is Kennie Pan’s sad experience with a pair of nesting Olive Backed Sunbirds (Cinnyris jugularis):. Offering quaint, rustic and comfortable living for a wonderful getaway. There are wonderful views overlooking the ocean and mountains. Offering quaint, rustic and comfortable living for a wonderful getaway. Offering quaint, rustic and comfortable living for a wonderful getaway. Sunbird Nest is situated in the tranquil and serene setting of Capri Village in the Southern Peninsula of the Western Cape. Use the dowels to simulate the intersection of branches that hummingbirds often choose. A bird's nest is a wonderful addition to a backyard, and these are most common during the nesting season in spring. On the second day there was another female with her helping out, mainly getting inside and wiggling her body for the shape of the nest. She has also been raiding some of the soft bedding feathers from the older nest on the other side of the porch/kitchen area to line the new one. To weave a home, to woo the girl, to start a family in the trees: This is the life of a male weaver bird—champion textile designers and indefatigable courters. She has made the oval opening, and is getting inside and stretching her wings to spread the nest space. There are over a hundred species of weaver birds, mostly in Africa & Asia, most of which build intricately woven nests. There are wonderful views overlooking the ocean and mountains. The female Olive Backed Sunbird was seen building her nest around mid-January 2009 (above). Sunbird Nest is situated in the tranquil and serene setting of Capri Village in the Southern Peninsula of the Western Cape. They are hung from trees, roofs, powerlines or even clotheslines (as seen here). Sunbird family behaviour . Sunbird Nest is situated in the tranquil and serene setting of Capri Village in the Southern Peninsula of the Western Cape. Nests usually contain two smooth, oval, lustrous green-grey to ash-white eggs, covered with brown freckles. How to Protect Bird Nests from Predators. Have noticed a female sunbird building a new nest under one of the windows awning.