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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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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 NestWatch Digest Report
May 2018
Our annual report, the NestWatch Digest: Nesting Season 2017, is finally here!
An Update to Mobile App
May 2018
A new NestWatch app update is here! Update your app today from the Apple App Store or the Google Play Store.
Got A Funky Nest?
May 2018
Have you noticed any odd nests in your neighborhood? Enter the Funky Nests in Funky Places challenge for a chance at cool prizes!
Make Way For Ducklings
May 2018
Robin Ellison gave us warm, fuzzy feelings by sharing the story of a mother Mallard who made her nest in a busy hotel parking lot in California.
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).