I need an ID: Looked out the back window and in a tree over the back fence I noticed this. Thought it was a hummingbird nest, but that doesn't seen right. Have to admit that I don't...

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Mar 16, 2022 16:14:52 #

stillkickin Loc: Coastal Bend of Texas

Looked out the back window and in a tree over the back fence I noticed this. Thought it was a hummingbird nest, but that doesn't seen right. Have to admit that I don't know

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Mar 16, 2022 16:31:40 #

home brewer Loc: Fort Wayne, Indiana

It looks similar to a paper wasp nest; but they usually hang and are grayer in color. how big is it?

Mar 16, 2022 16:37:22 #

stillkickin Loc: Coastal Bend of Texas

It's about 4" top to botton. Whatever it is was built really fast as I have not noticed it before
Bill

Mar 16, 2022 16:44:50 #

df61743 Loc: Corpus Christi, TX

I think it may be an Oriole nest.

Dick

Mar 16, 2022 16:47:20 #

stillkickin Loc: Coastal Bend of Texas

Oh I hope so. I haven't seen one in a long time Dick
Bill

Mar 16, 2022 16:50:11 #

stillkickin Loc: Coastal Bend of Texas

df61743 wrote:

I think it may be an Oriole nest.

Dick

I just Googled it, and I do believe your right.

Mar 16, 2022 17:54:03 #

rwm283main Loc: Terryville, CT

That’s my guess, an oriole nest. Don’t know what specific species you have in Texas compared to the Northern Oriole here in the Northeast.
Good eyes!

Mar 16, 2022 18:43:21 #

stillkickin Loc: Coastal Bend of Texas

rwm283main wrote:

That’s my guess, an oriole nest. Don’t know what specific species you have in Texas compared to the Northern Oriole here in the Northeast.
Good eyes!

That's the best I can figure. I just haven't seen any type of Oriole around here in quite some time
Bill

Mar 16, 2022 20:46:47 #

Retired CPO Loc: Travel full time in an RV

The oriole nests I have seen are an open weave design and way more than four inches long, more like a foot or better! Nothing like the photo. I'll bet it's an insect nest of some kind!

Mar 16, 2022 21:24:16 #

stillkickin Loc: Coastal Bend of Texas

Thanks Chief. I don't think it was there yesterday and I been watching it today and have seen no activity around it.
Bill

Mar 16, 2022 21:24:45 #

kpmac Loc: Ragley, La

Looks like a spider's nest to me.

Mar 16, 2022 22:20:39 #

stillkickin Loc: Coastal Bend of Texas

I can go with that kpmac since haven't noticed any bird activity around it
Bill

Mar 17, 2022 06:57:04 #

Mr. B Loc: eastern Connecticut

It's definitely insect made. Oriole nests are woven from fine stranded material and need the support of sturdy branches for suspension. This nest appears to be made of paper and has little plant support.

Mar 17, 2022 09:09:04 #

docshark Loc: Millersville, PA

Looks like a gall. Possibly Oak Apple.
>i< Doc

Mar 17, 2022 10:33:46 #

ogee Loc: L.A. (Lower Alabama)

I have found several similar things on our property and Google informs me that it is the cocoon of the polyphemus moth.

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