Bird Nest Finder (Identifying Aboveground Bird Nests in Eastern North America)

Identify aboveground nests in eastern North America with this pocket-size guide.

Whether you’re hiking with your family, on a camping trip, or visiting a park, you’re sure to notice a variety of bird nests. If you’re curious about these nests—and which feathered friends built them—then Bird Nest Finder by Dorcas S. Miller is just what you need. With the handy, easy-to-use format, you can identify commonly seen bird nests—from bluebirds and cardinals to hummingbirds and orioles—in the eastern half of North America.

The booklet provides a dichotomous key to identifying aboveground bird nests. Simply answer a series of simple questions about the type, size, and location of the nest, as well as the materials from which it’s made. Along the way, professional illustrations help to guide you to a positive identification.

This guide is applicable to eastern Canada and the US states of Alabama, Arkansas, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Tennessee, Vermont, Virginia, West Virginia, Wisconsin, and parts of Kansas, Nebraska, Oklahoma, and Texas.

Book Features:

• Step-by-step guide to identifying aboveground nests
• More than 70 species of birds and their nests
• Professional line illustrations with key markings for identification
• Small format that fits into a pocket or pack