Different species of birds use different materials to build their nests. Some use twigs and sticks, while others use grasses and weed stems. Other birds use just about anything in their nests, including trash. Choose ten birds from the website and read about them. Then make a chart like the one below. Record data on the chart with information from each Species Page. After all the data is recorded, add up the totals to see which nest materials are used most. Make a graph to demonstrate your findings. An example of a graph is at the bottom of the page.
Remember: You are not copying the chart below. Choose ten birds from the list, and use materials you find as you read. There are other materials used that are not on the sample chart, such as snakeskin or spider web. Also, if you feel a Species Page doesn't provide the information you're looking for, you might consider choosing a different bird.
BIRD TWIGS STICKS GRASS MOSS WEEDS FUR /
HAIR ROOTS
/ROOTLETS BARK LEAVES PINE
NEEDLES FEATHERS LICHENS PAPER PLANT
DOWN INSECT
COCCOONS Blue Jay Northern
Cardinal Mallard Eastern
Bluebird Carolina
Chickadee Red-tailed
Hawk Common Crow Mourning Dove Canada Goose Northern
Bobwhite TOTAL