Building a bird nest

We went to the Rockwood Reservation for a class on bird nests!

After a fabulous presentation on the four type of nests (cavity, cup, pendulum, and platform), the kids went outside to see some actual nests!

Red-shouldered hawk nest way up in the tree…

And a cup nest under the porch roof…

Then it was time to get muddy…and make a nest!

• First the kids where given a lunch size paper bag folded down small, a plastic knife, and a cup of mud

• The kids then covered the bag with mud

• Then fibers like grass, straw and leaves where wrapped around and in the nest

Their finished nests…

The kids were told that if they put their nests outside in a safe spot, a bird might choose it to use! If a bird lays eggs in the nests, we are to call Rockwood Reservation and let them know 😆!

The kids excitingly chose a spot around our yard! Now we watch and wait and hope for a bird family 😉

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