A resource of Biophilia: Pittsburgh, #bioPGH is a weekly blog and social media series that aims to encourage both children and adults to reconnect with nature and enjoy what each of our distinctive seasons has to offer. 

Spring fever has us aflutter! If your eyes have been watching the skies, you’ll have noticed that our feathered friends are back and are scuttling about to find a place to nest for the season. Bird nests, though quintessential to the image of “spring,” can wildly vary in shape, size, and structure. There are some birds who have adopted a nest-free approach to chick-rearing. Let’s explore the possibilities of nest types out there!

Photo © Phil Johnson II