Thanks to the Cornell Lab of Ornithology’s nestcam project, I’ve been able to watch time-lapse images of this cardinal on her clutch of three eggs.
The camera is within 20 miles of where I live. I’m surprised to see the cardinals laying eggs so late in the season. According to the accompanying discussion, the baby cardinals will fledge by October.
Sometimes I love the Internet. There’s no way I could get this close to a nest without disturbing the cardinal.
I hope more tech savvy bird watchers will install nestcams. The most practical way is to partner with the Cornell Lab of Ornithology
But, if you’re a naturalist with geek-level technical skills, Cornell also offers practical DIY information.