Charles Almanzo Babcock, Bird-Lore: Volume I No. 2 — Teachers and Students… (1899)
“ Do Robins raise more than one brood in a season? If so, do they use the same nest twice? If they raise two broods, what becomes of the first, while the mother is sitting upon the eggs for the second? Watch for a Robin leading out a family of chicks. ”
Charles Almanzo Babcock, Bird-Lore: Volume I No. 2 — Teachers and Students… (1899)
“ The nest-building of birds is also a good subject for observation, the Robin being, perhaps, the best species for a first study. QUESTIONS ON NEST-BUILDING, AND NESTING HABITS Which bird does most building, the male, or the female? Do both carry material? Does the male ever seem to be acting as escort or guard to his mate? What materials are used? What is the appearance of the nest? Its situation—sheltered, or not? After the nest is completed, watch it till the young are hatched. Which bird sits upon the eggs? Does the male ever relieve his mate at this task? Does he bring food to her? ”
Charles Almanzo Babcock, Bird-Lore: Volume I No. 2 — Teachers and Students… (1899)
“ The pupils will enjoy preparing a Bird-Day program much more than learning little set speeches from one already prepared. The preliminary observation of birds will arouse an enthusiasm that will be of great value in all educational work. ”
