Weaver Nest

Baya Weaver nest at Vidisha - Baya Weavers (Ploceus philippinus) build their nests attached to branches of trees. The nests are expertly weaved from long thin strands of leaf blades and the completed nest looks like an upside down flask with a downward pointing entrance chute. Within the swollen portion is the nesting area. Interestingly they say that Male baya weaver builds the nest up to the helmet stage by collecting materials and weaving the pieces together. He then gets his mate to approve the structure. Only then will the bulbous egg-chamber and the long pendulous entrance tube be completed. This final stage of building sees both adults participating.!!