{"id":7152,"date":"2016-03-03T09:04:08","date_gmt":"2016-03-03T14:04:08","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/?p=7152"},"modified":"2016-03-03T09:04:08","modified_gmt":"2016-03-03T14:04:08","slug":"its-time-to-nest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/its-time-to-nest\/","title":{"rendered":"It&#8217;s Time to Nest"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Provide a home for birds, learn about their nests, and make your own nest cozier\u00a0with these picks from the Audubon Shop. Find a selection of items in our\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/web.massaudubon.org\/site\/R?i=dybZr9DbHE89BIBH10ThJQ\">online shop<\/a> or visit us in person at Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary in Lincoln, MA.<\/p>\n<p>Also, don&#8217;t miss our <a href=\"http:\/\/www.massaudubon.org\/shop\">in-store only<\/a> events:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/www.massaudubon.org\/about-us\/services-products\/audubon-shop\/news\/the-audubon-shop-s-spring-optics-sale\"><strong>Spring Optics Sale<\/strong><\/a> on April 2-10.<strong><br \/>\n<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Author and illustrator\u00a0<strong><a href=\"http:\/\/www.massaudubon.org\/about-us\/services-products\/audubon-shop\/news\/author-talk-and-walk-with-david-sibley\">David<\/a><a href=\"http:\/\/www.massaudubon.org\/about-us\/services-products\/audubon-shop\/news\/author-talk-and-walk-with-david-sibley\"> Sibley<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0gives a presentation and bird walk on April 10. Separate registration for the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.massaudubon.org\/get-outdoors\/program-catalog#program:sanctuary=6:startDate=1460260800:program_code=45817\">talk<\/a> and <a href=\"http:\/\/www.massaudubon.org\/get-outdoors\/program-catalog#program:sanctuary=6:startDate=1460260800:program_code=45818\">walk<\/a> are required. <strong>\u00a0<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Author and illustrator\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.massaudubon.org\/get-outdoors\/program-catalog#program:keywords=zickefoose:program_code=45273\"><strong>Julie Zickefoose<\/strong><\/a>\u00a0introduces her new book, <em>Baby Birds<\/em>, on April 28.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-7159 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2016\/02\/audubonclock.jpg\" alt=\"Audubon Clock\" width=\"160\" height=\"160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2016\/02\/audubonclock.jpg 160w, https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2016\/02\/audubonclock-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2016\/02\/audubonclock-144x144.jpg 144w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 160px) 100vw, 160px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/shop.massaudubon.org\/store\/product\/46624\/Audubon-Singing-Bird-Clock\/\"><strong>Audubon Singing Bird Clock<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/a>Member price: $23.35*<br \/>\nNonmember price: $25.95<\/p>\n<p>Enjoy a different authentic bird song at the top of each hour, including favorites such as the American goldfinch, eastern bluebird, and more. This wall clock measures 13&#8243; across. A light sensor deactivates the sounds when the room is dark.<\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-7158 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2016\/02\/cheesetray.jpg\" alt=\"Cheese Tray\" width=\"200\" height=\"103\" \/><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: left;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/shop.massaudubon.org\/store\/product\/52486\/Bird-%26-Nest-Wood-Tray\/\"><strong>Bird &amp; Nest Wood Serving Tray<\/strong><br \/>\n<\/a>Member price: $32.40<br \/>\nNonmember price: $36.00<\/p>\n<p>This tray is a work of art. It&#8217;s made of mango wood with rounded corners, and the detailed metal handle is shaped like a branch with a bird in a nest. Soft pads on the underside prevent scratching.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-7157 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2016\/02\/wrenhousekit29448.jpg\" alt=\"Wren House Kit\" width=\"130\" height=\"193\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/shop.massaudubon.org\/store\/product\/51594\/Wren-House-Kit\/\"><strong>Wren House Kit <\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nMember price: $13.45<br \/>\nNonmember price: $14.95<\/p>\n<p>Wrens are a cheerful addition to any backyard. Welcome them with a house you assemble yourself. This kit includes everything you need except for a screwdriver. It&#8217;s an easy and fun project for the whole family.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-7156 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2016\/02\/nestseggsandnestlingsbook.jpg\" alt=\"Nests, Eggs, and Nestlings\" width=\"150\" height=\"225\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"http:\/\/shop.massaudubon.org\/store\/product\/43643\/Nests%2C-Eggs-%26-Nestlings-of-North-American-Birds-Second-Edition\/\">Nests, Eggs, and Nestlings of North American Birds<\/a><\/strong><br \/>\nMember price: $26.95<br \/>\nNonmember price: $29.95<br \/>\nBy Paul J. Baicich and Colin J. O. Harrison<\/p>\n<p>Both professional birders and amateur nature lovers will find this book invaluable. Discover the breeding habits of over 600 North American birds. Learn how, when, and where they build their nests, how they raise their young, and much more. Color and line illustrations show nests, eggs, and selected nestlings.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-7155 alignright\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2016\/02\/birdseggsnests.jpg\" alt=\"Birds, Nests, and Eggs\" width=\"160\" height=\"160\" srcset=\"https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2016\/02\/birdseggsnests.jpg 160w, https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2016\/02\/birdseggsnests-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/blogs.massaudubon.org\/yourgreatoutdoors\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/20\/2016\/02\/birdseggsnests-144x144.jpg 144w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 160px) 100vw, 160px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/shop.massaudubon.org\/store\/product\/44922\/Take-Along-Guide-Birds%2C-Nests-and-Eggs\/\"><strong>Birds, Nests, and Eggs<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\nMember price: $7.15<br \/>\nNonmember price: $7.95<br \/>\nBy Mel Boring<\/p>\n<p>This fun guide introduces children to 15 common birds. They&#8217;ll learn all about nests, eggs, baby birds, and much more. Plus, they&#8217;ll find instructions for building a simple bird blind and a water bucket bird shower. Kids can record their sightings and make drawings in the last few pages.<\/p>\n<p>*Mass Audubon members always receive a 10% discount (applied at checkout)<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Provide a home for birds, learn about their nests, and make your own nest cozier\u00a0with these picks from the Audubon Shop. Find a selection of items in our\u00a0online shop or visit us in person at Drumlin Farm Wildlife Sanctuary in Lincoln, MA. Also, don&#8217;t miss our in-store only events: Spring Optics Sale on April 2-10. 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