What type of birds' nest is this?

[magoonpointboy]

Came across this yesterday in the mountains. I don't know my nests. Can you tell me which bird built it? I'd say it's about the size of a tennis ball. Maybe a bit larger.

[Talking moose]

I’m not good at nests but that looks cool. It’s weaved onto the branches. Some sort of weaver bird?

[Talking moose]

Found this......



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[Talking moose]

Yup.
http://royalalbertamuseum.ca/blog/natures-weavers

[magoonpointboy]

That definitely looks like the nest, but this one seems too small for an oriole. They are a fairly large bird.
I did some digging. I think it is a Red-Eyed Vireo nest.
Whatever it is, it's fascinating workmanship. Would love to watch one building it.

[Strix]

This is the nest of a Vireo. (It is not deep enough for an Oriole.) There are four vireos found in Alberta. Solitary (Blue-Headed), Red-eyed, Philadelphia and Warbling. This nest is most likely from a Warbling Vireo or a Red-eyed Vireo.

[magoonpointboy]

Originally Posted by Strix

This is the nest of a Vireo. (It is not deep enough for an Oriole.) There are four vireos found in Alberta. Solitary (Blue-Headed), Red-eyed, Philadelphia and Warbling. This nest is most likely from a Warbling Vireo or a Red-eyed Vireo.

Thanks Strix! So cool.