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Date: 4/24/2021 Time: 9:00 - 10:00 am Cloud Cover: 100% Temperature: 53 degrees F Wind: 5-10 mph Precipitation: None Habitats: Urban, Suburban, Retention Pond, Deciduous Forest, Coniferous Forest We found a number of empty nests today, primarily in bushes or small trees. The one occupied nest that we found was an American Robin in the crook of a small, baren tree. Compared to many of the other nesting spots we found, this one was very exposed and didn't look like an optimal spot. This might indicate that the bird is not very fit or dominant relative to its peers. Many of the other empty nests that we found were within dense evergreen shrubs. These were all empty, but while we were snooping around one spot, a robin was singing incessantly at us - likely in an effort to defend its territory. At a different nest we found, we were able to see the difference in the material in different parts of the nest. The bottom was extremely smooth and fine - likely a combination of material choice and the effect of a bird sitting on it so constantly. The outside material was made of larger, distinct twigs and straw pieces, with some down and plastic mixed in. It was hard to tell if the nest was still in use - there was no evidence of a bird being there recently but the nest was in good shape if it was abandoned. We saw a lot of nests up higher in the crooks of tree branches that could've been squirrels' nests or abandoned squirrel nests that were reclaimed by birds. Looking from the outside, these were primarily made of leaves with some largest sticks poking out. These nests were likely constructed in fall - considering the need for easily available, dead leaves. Mini Activity- Sound Map: - Image Submitted Separately on Blackboard with the URL

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