eNews March 2026

The Hidden World of Nests and Eggs

Take your NestWatching to another level with our new course, The Hidden World of Nests and Eggs! This online, self-paced course includes instructional videos, photo galleries, and interactive learning tools to help reveal how birds raise their young. You’ll learn how and why eggs take on so many colors, shapes, and sizes; how chicks get their parents’ attention at every developmental stage; how parents help baby birds survive and thrive; and so much more. 

Designed by the Cornell Lab’s Bird Academy and NestWatch, this course delivers a fun and comprehensive look at some of the most fascinating biology on the planet! Catch the early bird sale now, before the course officially launches on April 2.

Join Us for Nest Trivia

Join us for a trivia event full of fun! We’ll ask questions about eggs, nests, and nesting birds; explore the answers with discussions full of fun facts; and enjoy some adorable baby bird photos. Register hereto receive event reminders and join us live, Tuesday, March 31, at 7:00pm EDT/ 4:00pm PDT.

Whether you’re already an egg-spert or only a nest-interested beginner, you’re sure to learn a lot! This webinar will be conducted through the Zoom platform, and closed captioning will be available. Come ready to play!.

New NestWatch Chapter

Our newest NestWatch Chapter is Audubon Southwest – Albuquerque, coordinated by Tucker Davidson and Katie Weeks, in New Mexico. Welcome!

Data Win

Thanks to Brenna Marsicek and the Southern Wisconsin Bird Alliance, we bulk-uploaded 207 nest records this month.
Do you have a lot of data to share? We can help!

NestWatch Tip of the Month

Need a refresher on how to enter data for NestWatch? Check out our recently updated Data Entry Tutorial Videos for a visual guide through the basic steps for recording a nest and how to access and export your NestWatch data.

Submission of the Month

Now is a great time to spruce up your nest boxes if you haven’t yet! David Norman and other volunteers recently prepared their Wood Duck nest boxes for the upcoming season, including the addition of a stovepipe baffle as seen in this image. Learn more about predator guards.

Be sure to submit photos with your nest visit data for a chance to be featured here.