Robyn Bailey

It’s always a thrill when a pair of the intended bird species takes up residence in a nest box that you’ve built. Regularly observing the comings and goings of the parents and eventually the fledglings offers unique insights into the life history of the species during the breeding season. Getting...

Stumbling upon an egg-filled bird’s nest is one of the many delights of nature exploration. During the frenetic breeding season, this can happen across all natural areas and even in many built environments. If one or both parents are nearby, identifying the species occupying the nest is fairly st...