Robin Nest Video: Mr. Strunck's Journal
The
Bird Dilemma
By Ted Strunck (7th-8th grade teacher, Upland Hills School)
In the middle of our group?s project of building a geodesic dome green
house, a robin decides to build her nest and hatch her young. Should we
halt all construction or continue on as before? That?s our dilemma.
I believe we should take notice of her being there. We should ask ourselves
about its significance. We should think about what we can learn from this
unforeseen occurrence. I believe to the truly aware human, all things
present a significant lesson. What can we learn from her?
Having the incredible opportunity to observe her from 4? away due to the
ingenious bird cam project, we should take advantage of it. We should
watch with open eyes and hearts and learn what we can about this process
of nature's continuance and expression in the form of this robin and her
eggs.
She found us. Of all the places she could have built her nest, some would
have been much better, she chose this spot. We must listen and watch.
Today, we tried an experiment. We went to the dome and took some measurements.
She flew away. We came back in. We saw her return within a minute and
a half. Next time we went out for 15 minutes. She stayed away but returned
after we left. She did not abandon her nest with that level of invasion.
We were learning a dance.
I think we can do our work on our dome with some modification and not
disturb the bird. I believe we can accomplish what we need to and still
be able to watch this robin bring her brood into the world and perhaps
they will return next year to build their nests somewhere near here.
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