Blue-headed Vireo © Emilia Deino / Macaulay Library

Deepen your connection to birds as you uncover the hidden realm of nests, nesting behavior, eggs, chicks, and fledglings with this upcoming, self-paced course from Bird Academy and NestWatch!

Nests are where birds come to life! From woven cups perched in branches to hidden burrows and even floating platforms, nests are impressive combinations of engineering and strategy. Parents work hard to keep their young safe, warm, and well fed until they can survive on their own. Fascinating nesting strategies help baby birds get through a perilous stage of life when they are unable to fly. But the intriguing drama of nesting is often unseen and unnoticed.

Discover the secrets of nesting in our upcoming self-paced, online course, The Hidden World of Nests and Eggs. You'll discover the fascinating natural history and biology of nests, nesting behavior, eggs, nestlings, and fledglings. Explore one of the most intriguing stages of a bird’s life and deepen your connection to the world of birds with friendly instruction from NestWatch project leader Robyn Bailey!  

What's Inside this Online Course?

There's so much to look forward to when this course releases:

• Discover how birds design and build various types of nests
• Learn about the unique characteristics of eggs and understand how and why they vary from species to species. 
• Explore nesting behaviors, from incubation to fledging. 
• Understand the strategies birds use to protect and raise their young.
• Learn how to support nesting birds in your area.

The course content will be available in early April, but you can purchase this course now and save during our Early Bird Sale. Get ready to discover the fascinating world of life in the nest through engaging videos, interactive learning, and real-world examples that will deepen your appreciation for birds’ incredible resilience and beginnings!

Barred Owl chick © Kyle Tansley / Macaulay Library