Nests and Eggs of North American Backyard Birds

The Cornell Lab of Ornithology is a world leader in the study, appreciation, and conservation of birds. Their hallmarks are scientific excellence and technological innovation to advance the understanding of nature and to engage people of all ages in learning about birds and protecting the planet. Founded in 1915, the Cornell Lab is a nonprofit organization whose vibrant community includes 400,000 citizen-science participants from all walks of life and 14 million bird enthusiasts of all ages who connect online at All About Birds. With 650+ titles in print and 6.5 million copies sold, Waterford Press publishes the largest line of folding-format reference guides in the industry. Our mission is to connect people to the natural world by making knowledge about wildlife identification, outdoor recreation, travel, and safety and survival skills accessible to a wide audience. Robyn Bailey is the project leader for NestWatch. Based at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology, Robyn researches trends in nesting success using data provided by enthusiastic citizen scientists. Her work has been published in journals, on websites and blogs, and in ornithology textbooks.