Great photos Lenfocenter. I have known people who have also had this happen in their hanging baskets. In the UK it's usually sparrows or wrens that do this.

There are many of these red and purple fuchsias so quite difficult to say which one it is for certain, might be 'Son of Thumb' but I'm not 100% sure.

Maybe someone in the Bird Forum can give you better advise re the nest, link below, Kath:)

Here is a link that might be useful: http://nature.gardenweb.com/forums/bird/

Oh, what darling little eggs! And, a nice experience with nature....that is, if nothing bad happens to your plants, and the little bird eggs don't get abandoned! =)

Kathleen in TX

Thanks Kath and Kathleen. I'd thought about setting up a live webcam to watch the fun as the babies hatch out, but for the moment I'm not sure if the attempt is worth the effort. I would have to run a cable about 25 feet from the nest to my computer (it runs 24/7 with a 24/7 highspeed connection). The thought is tempting however and since tomorrow is payday I may find myself looking for some quality cable and giving it a go.

I just posted in the Bird Forum. Just for reference, here is a link to it so you can follow along if you like...

Here is a link that might be useful: A Bird Nest In My Hanging Basket Post

Just FYI about 2 years ago some house finches built a nest in one of my hanging baskets. The eggs look much like the ones in your picture. Anyhow, I just left them alone. Of course, I had to water the plant, but I did so when the mother bird was away. Nonetheless, about 14 or 20 days after laying the eggs, the babies hatched. Within 2 weeks after that, the babies will all be gone.

Just enjoy the entire spectacle.

I have some asparagus fern baskets in front of my house and I've had three nests this year so far. All were doves. I have to keep my arms down when I walk by them so they don't scare away.

Recently, I purchased 2 hanging baskets filled with fuchias. Today, I noticed a small bird's nest with 5 small white eggs. Prior to today, I saw a small bird fly out of the basket when I approached to water the plant. This is amazing!
Thanks,
Raegirl