Where
will the robin build its nest?
Robin nests are nurseries.
A suitable nesting site is critical to robin survival. In this week's report you'll learn what robins need and look for before building a nest.
Try this: Go outside and look at your outdoor spaces.
What places have all the features the female robin
looks for as she chooses a nesting site? For example:
What
structure will provide a sturdy base on which to anchor a mud-packed
nest that will stay secure for at least a month?
Which
tree branches or ledges will be strong enough to support the weight
of at least one adult robin and a brood of four or five growing
chicks?
From
the ground to the treetops, where will the nest be hidden from
the sight and reach of potential predators?
Which
shade trees or sheltered ledges would protect the eggs—and then
the growing chicks—from wind, rain, and direct sunlight?
Are
food and water sources nearby?
Image:
Wayne Kryduba
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