Nest Identification

[snowbird22]

Hey,

Unfortunately I didn't have a camera. Out on my wood pile on the trap that covers it, I found an interesting nest. Actually four or five of them. They were maybe 1.5in long, tightly woven thread, cashew shaped. Any ideas? Sorry no pictures... THX!

 

[nartreb]

Hummingbird nests can be that small, and use spiderweb as a primary material, but they tend to be more-or-less round when seen from above, with an obvious cup shape overall. The outside is usually camouflaged with bits of lichen and moss. Hummingbirds also like to nest in trees - I've not heard of a hummingbird nest on a a woodpile.

I wonder if you're looking at cocoons or egg cases from an insect.

 

[Chip]

When you say "thread" could it be hair ? What makes you think they are nests ? Is there an opening or eggs ? Are they attached and hanging or just placed about ? They sound more like owl pellets from the description.