NestWatch

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NestWatch is a nationwide nest-monitoring program designed to track status and trends in the reproductive biology of birds. Participating in NestWatch is easy and anyone can do it.

How to Participate

Take the online quiz to get certified
Find nests
Record data
Submit online or with the mobile app

Build a nest box or nest structure for one of these birds

All About Birdhouses

Construction plans, tips and more!

Nest and Egg ID

Identification made easy!

NestWatch Blog

Read about the latest research and other happenings.

Download the App

Find it on Google Play or the App Store!

Scientific Impact

Research requests, publications and more!

Support NestWatch

Your support will help improve the understanding of birds and wildlife through research, education, and citizen science.

Together we can make a difference!

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NestWatch News

two Scotts' Oriole fledglings perched in a nest

Reporting a Rare Oriole Behavior

July 2021

Read our latest blog post to learn how even just one person can make a difference.

two Blue Jay fledglings perch on a branch

Nest Quest Go! Corvids

July 2021

Crow, jay, raven and magpie cards are ready for transcription!

Updated FAQs Page

July 2021

Our FAQ section has been revised for clarity, and new questions have been added.

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Get The NestWatch Curriculum

July 2021

It’s back-to-school season. Download “Thinking Outside the (Nest) Box” for free today!

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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).

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How to Participate

Build a nest box or nest structure for one of these birds