The nurturing nature of nests

Rock pipit, a small brown bird, with dry grass in its beak to use as nesting material.

Rock pipit with nesting material © Logan Walker

The nurturing nature of nests

Location:
Hauxley Wildlife Discovery Centre, Low Hauxley, Northumberland, NE65 0JR
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Learn bird parents' fierce instincts which drive them to construct nest cradles - from sky-high stick fortresses to muddy domes.

Event details

Meeting point

Reception

Date

Time
10:00 - 11:30
A static map of The nurturing nature of nests

About the event

A morning exploring avian architecture and parental instincts. 

Enter the mind of a broody bird parent and explore the ever changing parenting strategies that lead to an extraordinary variety of bird nest creation. Discover how differences in bird species form unique nurserys and lead to life altering changes in chick-raising experiences. Why do some birds build elaborate silk palaces while others settle for muddy baskets?

Through stories, images, and discussion, you’ll gain a deeper appreciation for the ingenuity and devotion that goes into every nest—because when it comes to raising chicks, no detail is too small.

Age 18+.

Booking

Price

Free

Suitable for

Adults, Beginners

Contact us

Contact number: 0191 284 6884
Contact email: events@northwt.org.uk