Supporting the Nest

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Supporting the Nest
by Conor Gearin

This is BirdNote.

    [Wood Thrush songs]

A Wood Thrush nest is a marvel of engineering. The female first weaves twigs, grasses and leaves into a sturdy cup. Then, she lines the interior with mud, using her own body to pat it down into a smooth surface. The final step is adding very small roots as a soft lining for her eggs. She carefully chooses each piece of the structure, because her eggs will depend on it for warmth and protection.

But even the best-made Wood Thrush nest couldn’t exist without the support of a sturdy shrub or tree. That habitat provides the foundation for the bird’s craftwork.

    [Wood Thrush songs]

BirdNote relies entirely on the generosity of its listeners. Much like a bird’s nest, our hard work all depends on having a solid foundation on which to build. By donating to BirdNote, you’re helping us create more of the sound-rich shows you love. Support from listeners like you enables us to do what we do best: sharing well-researched and fascinating stories with you every single day.

Please consider making a donation of any amount. Visit BirdNote dot org today. From all of us at BirdNote, thank you. I’m Ariana Remmel.

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Producer: Sam Johnson
Managing Editor: Jazzi Johnson
Managing Producer: Conor Gearin
Content Director: Jonese Franklin
Wood Thrush song recording by user peacemeditation on Freesound.org.
BirdNote’s theme was composed and played by Nancy Rumbel and John Kessler.
© 2024 BirdNote October 2024
Narrator: Ariana Remmel

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Reference:
https://www.allaboutbirds.org/guide/Wood_Thrush/overview