Natural History Wanderings

from Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Use These 3 Tips to Find Birds Nesting Nearby

Nesting season is in full swing in many parts of the country, and with some stealthy surveillance of your surroundings you may be able to clue in to birds that are actively building a nest, incubating, or feeding young nearby. Learn the top three behaviors to look for that can signal that a bird is nesting nearby, and how you can respectfully observe the excitement of the nesting cycle.

Busting Nesting Myths: Misinformation abounds when it comes to nests and nesting birds—get the straight dirt on some commonly held beliefs from the experts at NestWatch.