Birds and their Nests

Generation after generation, birds build nests similar in plan to the ones made by their ancestors. Instinctively, each new family seems to know exactly what type of nest to make, and where. Forty-two varieties of birds and their nests are presented here, from the ostrich whose nest is a hollow scratched into the sand, to the woodpecker for whom a hole in a tree is home. For each different bird, its nest is described and where it's built, the eggs and their color and size, the bird's appearance, and its distinctive songs and habits. Most of the birds are from the United States, with several other interesting birds covered from around the globe. For nature lovers young and old!

Recommended by the Well-Educated Heart and Sabbath Mood Homeschool.

Ruby-throated Hummingbird cover illustration by Edwin Sheppard, 1882. Scientifically correct, black and white drawings by the author.

With updated data from the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, the National Audobon Society, and Encyclopedia Britannica, regarding species information and nesting areas of today, and providing more data pertaining to North and South America instead of mostly the US. 

Did you know that back in 1952, when this book was written, Bald Eagles were considered rare and were mainly found only in Alaska, western and eastern Canada, and Florida? Thanks to conservation efforts, in 2007 they were removed from the Endangered Species list (created in 1966) and now flourish throughout the continental US and Canada. Our edition of this book has been updated to reflect the good news!