The Cornell Lab of Ornithology and Zooniverse

Nest Quest Go!

Transcribe more than 300,000 historic nest records.

Anywhere

Ongoing through December 31, 2025 at 5:00 AM

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Cornell Lab of Ornithology

NestWatch

Help scientists monitor nesting birds around the world.

Multiple locations, including yours!

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Smithsonian Institution

Smithsonian's Neighborhood Nestwatch

Team with scientists to study backyard birds.

Washington, DC

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The Great American Kestrel Nestbox Project

Support American Kestrels Across Virginia

Manassas, Virginia

Ongoing through September 29, 2025 at 3:59 AM

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