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From: Colleen DeLong <cad25 at cornell.edu>
Cornell Lab of Ornithology

Get Started Now--Avoid the Rush!

Scientists at the Cornell Lab of Ornithology (CLO) need your
help to learn more about cavity-nesting birds. The successes of
bluebird recovery programs have taught us that people can have a
positive effect on cavity-nesting bird species.

The Nest Box Network (NBN) is a fun, "hands-on" study of birds for
people of all ages--a great family activity you can do at home. CNBN
makes it easy for each of us to contribute to the study of birds and
conservation from our own backyard.

It's exciting! Just put up a nest box and look inside. We
provide all of the information you need to build (or purchase) a
functional nest box and place it in a good spot. You'll also receive

-- details on how to safely monitor your new feathered neighbors
without causing harm

-- descriptions of what you'll find in your nest box, such as nesting
material and eggs

-- a quarterly newsletter in which we report the results of your
research back to you

-- access to an e-mail discussion group (a listserv) through which you
can interact with other nest-box monitors and scientists at the CLO

Put Your Nest Boxes to work for Science and Conservation.

Share your observations with us by using our software or the data forms
that are included with your project materials. NBN is supported by
participant fees and a grant from the National Science Foundation. The
participation fee of $20 ($15 for renewal years) covers the cost of
project materials and data processing.

Join the Nest Box Network Today!

To sign up or to learn more about NBN, call (800) 843-BIRD,
e-mail (cornellbirds at cornell.edu), or use the online form on our web
site at http://birds.cornell.edu. Click on citizen science and
Cornell Nest Box Network.

Please forward this invitation to appropriate lists and to people you
think will be interested. Thanks.

From:
Colleen DeLong,
Cornell Lab of Ornithology
cad25 at cornell.edu