Nest Building

Today we heard the birds singing in the trees and we spotted a nest very high up in a tree. We talked about why birds build nests. They need a home, a place to lay their eggs and care for their chicks. We learnt that birds build their nests in places off the ground so the eggs and chicks are safe from wind, rain, strong sun and predators such as foxes, cats and people.We then had a go at making our own nests using twigs, leaves and dried grass. We then put some marbles in our nests to see if they would hold an egg safely, and they all did! 

What do you think of our nests? We had the advantage of having 2 hands. It must be tricky with just a beak!