Nest Research
Untidy nest of Corvus brachyrhynchos.
Min’s interest in birds derives from her name…she recently paid a visit to the Swan Lake Nature House where they have “Touch Me” tables. She very much enjoyed hopping about in the various nests. The Crow’s nest was roomy but the sticks tended to poke and jab in a rather uncomfortable manner.
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Mud-lined nest of Turdus migratorious.
This Robin’s nest had a dry mud lining, which was smooth and not at all dirty.
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Hanging nest of Psaltriparous minimus, woven from lichen and grasses.
Min was very excited to find the nest of her namesake bird, the Bush Tit, which looked like an old sock. It was too small for her to climb inside, but she actually discovered a little egg inside the nest. The Naturalist put the egg away safely in another area!
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Entrance to nest of Dendrocopos pubescens.
Min wondered if woodpecker parents have continuous headaches.
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Group effort by Vespid wasps made this nest.
This was a pretty impressive and beautiful nest, even though not avian in origin.
Min decided she would like to see some bird nests in their natural setting, and made plans for an expedition.
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Quimper Hittys 
I am sure Min was glad the Vespids were long gone, or she could have been in serious trouble.
Its nice to see a young doll doing research. She is going to grow up very well informed if she keeps this up.
The vespids are difinitely all gone, but Min is now considering acquiring a Vespa.
What fun. Min must have enjoyed getting up close and personal with the nests.
Hands-on is the best way to learn, even if your hands are just little wooden mittens!