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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
New Feature: Photo Uploads
May 2019
Whether you use our mobile app or the website to submit data, you can now take advantage of a fun new feature: photo uploads.
New App Feature: Global Species List
May 2019
Our newest app update now better supports data submission from outside North America.
Annual Report Is Here
May 2019
Our annual report has been published . Take a look at our summary of the 2018 season!
A Blended Family
May 2019
Is that a Canada Goose gosling being raised by a Sandhill Crane? Check out this unusual family in Michigan!
Posters On Special
May 2019
Those who make a gift of $50 or more to NestWatch will be sent all three NestWatch posters.
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).