Cañon City Public Library

Two robins build a nest together and raise their chicks, navigating a year of changing seasons and serpentine predators.

Animals build homes to provide a safe and stable place to raise a family. The three-part series investigates how animals build their amazing homes and the intriguing behaviors and social interactions that take place in and around them. Ecologist Chris Morgan serves as our guide and real estate agent, evaluating and deconstructing animal homes, their material, location, neighborhood and aesthetics.

Jack the cat gets much more than he bargained for when he decides to build the perfect nest to attract the perfect chicken.

This report provides a comprehensive literature survey of permanent and temporary deterrents to nesting and roosting, a discussion of risks to human health and safety from exposure to bird nests and droppings and recommended protective measures, and the results of a multi-year field study to test temporary nesting deterrents judged to be most effective.

"When Snoopy accidentally ruins Woodstock's nest, he has a great idea. Woodstock can move in with him, and they can be roommates! After all, they are already best friends--what could go wrong? It will just be fun, fun, fun all the time!"--Back cover.

A cumulative rhyme about the animals who help Robin build her nest.

Introduces the world of nests, revealing the variety created by the world's birds, animals, and insects.

A young boy, aware of his grandmother's forgetfulness, helps her recall a time when she was a kindergarten teacher teaching her students about hummingbirds and their nests.

"The surprising, rich life of tree swallows in nesting season-with Heinrich's beautiful illustrations and photographs-by the acclaimed naturalist"--

"Through simple text and cool photographs, this title gives a brief introduction to what a nest is and the animals, like eagles and sea turtles, that lay their eggs in one"--