Help Measure Nature's Success
nests, clutches, broods, and fledglings
For over a decade people like you have helped scientists by collecting valuable data on the successes and failures of nesting birds.
Eastern Bluebird Nesting Attempts
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Nesting Attempts by State
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How To Count
1 Get Certified
Become a certified NestWatch monitor using our online resources and test.2 Search
Find active nests to monitor.3 Visit Nests
Visit the nests you found every 3 or 4 days and record what you see.4 Report Data
Report your data using our online data entry tools.
NestWatch News
Cold Weather, Warm Nest
May 2013
Scientists are closer to understanding the role of weather during the nest-building process and how it influences the amount of insulation added to the nest by females.
Best Maternal Moments Captured Live
May 2013
In honor of Mother’s Day, we want to celebrate some exceptional bird “moms” that go the extra mile for their chicks.
Funky Nests Contest
May 2013
The Funky Nests in Funky Places contest runs until June 15. Submit your entry for a chance to win cool prizes.
Nest-Searching 101
May 2013
How do you find a nest which is actively being built, or a nest that already has eggs being incubated? We’ve put together a handy tip sheet for finding nests to help.
This material is based upon work supported by the National Science Foundation under Grant No. DRL-0540185. Any opinions, findings and conclusions or recommendations expressed in this material are those of the author(s) and do not necessarily reflect the views of the National Science Foundation (NSF).