Smithsonian Books
Author Douglas G. D. Russell knows a thing or two about caring for avian egg and nest collections in his role as Senior Curator of Birds at London’s Natural History Museum. In this new pocket-size guide, he reveals how much the wide array of nests and eggs can teach us about bird behavior, habitats, and evolutionary and ecological phenomena.
The Smithsonian Handbook of Interesting Bird Nests and Eggs showcases a wide array of these beguiling natural constructions. From mud and wool to feathers and twigs, the volume highlights more than 100 examples.
