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Reproduction: Nesting

Swallows in the Birdhouse by Stephen R. Swinburne, illustrated by Robin Brickman

Description:

When Hayley and Martin build a birdhouse for their backyard, they
don't know just how much they will learn from the nesting swallows. Each stage is a surprise and an adventure!

Swallows in the Birdhouse
Activities:

  • The Cornell Lab's NestWatch project allows anyone to follow the life cycle of birds nesting in their neighborhood and collect simple data to contribute to a national database. Get the insider's view of nesting birds, and learn how you can become a Nestwatcher!
  • Go to the All About Birds Online Guide to learn more about Tree Swallow, including life history information, range map, and sound clip.
  • Depending on the season, check out live or archived video of nesting swallows—and many other species!—at the NestCams web site.
  • Use the nestbox plan at the end of the book to build nestboxes with kids to take home and put up in their yard or other nearby habitat.

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