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  • peregrine falcon resting perched on a dead tree branch
    New Nest Box Plan

    The newest nest box construction plan on our website is for Peregrine Falcons!

  • seven kestrel eggs among wood chips in a nest box
    Calling All Kestrel Data

    NestWatch is collaborating on a new project that will study American Kestrel populations.

  • a juvenile bluebird perched on a post
    New Research On Our Blog 

    NestWatch data were used to examine correlated reproductive success in chickadees and bluebirds.

  • A male and female Mountain Bluebird perch on a barb-wire fence.
    Mountain Bluebird Status Update

    A recent virtual conference provided insights into population trends for this charismatic bird.

  • an adult tree swallow perched at a natural cavity entrance in a birch tree with at least three nestlings clamoring about just inside the hole.
    Data Boost in British Columbia

    Thanks to Cowichan Bring Back the Bluebirds Project for providing 250 nest records for our database!

  • two images juxtaposed: on the left is several pieces of white pearlescent buttons on a dark wooden tabletop, on the right is a yard with a pole that is hosting many white martin gourds
    On Martins And Mussels

    You never know what you’ll find when cleaning out Purple Martin nesting gourds.

  • a meadowlark standing in a field of short grass
    What’s Old Is New

    NestQuest Go! is still going strong – join the effort to transcribe old nest record cards today!

  • Cherry ants crawl over a piece of wood.
    Ants in Nest Boxes

    What should you do about them? Our latest blog post explores the answer.

  • seven dark gray chicks nestled into a nest box, in a nest lines with downy materials
    Teamwork For The Win

    We uploaded a total of 594 nest records from California, thanks to Lee Pauser, Kristen Vehling, Larry Sasscer, and Sandra Derby.