Hummingbirds Are Nesting On String Lights - And People Are Sharing The Cutest Photos

June 9, 2025

It started with one charming photo and a simple caption: "A hummingbird built a nest on my patio lights and laid two tiny eggs."

The post included a delicate little nest perched atop a string light, with another photo showing the mama bird cozily sitting on her glowing perch.

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What happened next turned into a heartwarming trend—people from all over began chiming in with their own stories and photos of hummingbirds nesting on their patio lights.

Turns out, this is a thing!

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The tiny birds are apparently drawn to the safety and warmth of string lights, often building their nests right on top of them.

And while it may be unexpected, it’s incredibly adorable.

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Social media users quickly filled the comments with their own snapshots.

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It’s a sweet reminder of how nature often finds the coziest (and most surprising) places to settle in—and how sharing one small moment can create a whole thread of joy.

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