Funky Nests in Funky Places!
Celebrate spring! People of all ages are invited to go outside and look for Funky nests in Funky places! Take photos, do some painting, write a story, make a quilt, create a sculpture! Entries closed July 31,2009
The first 50 entries will receive a copy of our "Doves and pigeons of North America" poster by Julie Zickefoose. We'll also post selected entries on the Celebrate Urban Birds website.
Email your entry to urbanbirds@cornell.edu or post your entry to the Celebrate Urban Birds Flickr Group site and tag it as indicated below.
- Write "Funky Nests in Funky Places" in the subject line.
- You MUST include your name and mailing address in the email.
- Tell us why you submitted your entry to the Funky Nests in Funky Places contest.
- Please submit one image or piece of writing only...you choose your best/favorite and send just that one, please!
- Read terms of agreement
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You will want to be careful around nesting birds...click here to read more info about how to find nests and what to do once you know where birds are nesting....
- If you agree to the terms above, send us your entry before July 31, 2009.
View Funky Nest Entries by clicking here
List of prizes for Funky Nests challenge:
A signed copy of "101 Ways to Help the Birds" book by Cornell Lab of Ornithology's own Birdscope Editor, Laura Erickson. Chapters include hints on helping birds at home, enhancing habitat, helping birds while you're travelling, and how to help birds on a larger scale.
A signed copy of John C. Robinson's book, "Birding for Everyone, Encouraging People of Color to Become Birdwatchers"...chapters include The Making of a Birdwatcher, How do I become a birder, and Guess who's coming to Bird.
The HUMM hummingbird feeder that uses recyclable soda or water bottles as a receptacle for nectar, which means you don't have to worry about cleaning mold build up every few days...just remove, drain, recycle, and install another plastic bottle retrieved from your recycling! HUMM promotes support of urban hummingbirds and wants to see your favorite hummingbird art and photos!
RPM Ecosystems grows native trees and bushes using a patented system that makes trees grow faster and have strong roots. These bushes will be great for providing food and habitat for birds, even in urban areas.
- Shadblow Serviceberry bushes,(Amelanchier canadensis) which have white flowers in early spring and blueberry shaped fruits in June and July. Many birds like to eat these early fruits.
- Pagoda Dogwood tree/shrubs (Cornus alternifolia) have white flowers in spring, which produce berries which change color; green to pink to dark blue. Birds love to nest in the leaves and branches and eat the berries in summer.
Bug Bam will give you Value Packs that include a grid and wristbands to help keep mosquitos away, naturally. No DEET, which is a toxic poison! Bug Bam products work by emitting an ‘aura’ of all natural, plant-based essential oils. Designed in Australia, made in the company's own factory, this is way more than a cheap citronella wristband. The grids in this value pack can be used to keep mosquitos away from an area like a porch or patio.
