This is part 2  of a 3-part series covering avian mating behaviors, their nests and finally their eggs. Today my guest is Karen Vandergrift, who you might remember from Episode 8 and Episode 30. Certified as a Master Naturalist in both California and Arizona, with experience as a docent on Alcatraz Island, at the Arizona Sonora Desert Museum and most recently at the Laboratory of Tree ring research at the University of Arizona. Karen also leads birding field trips for the Tucson Audubon Society. Time Stamps00:00 - Intro01:10 - Karen's Recent Trip to Uruguay04:32 - Introduction to Nests06:55 - Cup Nests17:25 - Spherical Nests24:22 - Ground Nests28:40 - Underground / Burrowing Nests30:45 - Platform Nests33:36 - Cavity Nests39:26 - Floating Nests42:25 - Pendant Nests46:26 - Crevice / Ledge Nests49:10 - "Oddball" Nests53:46 - Bird of the Episode: Rufous Hornero60:54 - OutroFor pictures, please check out the Podcast's Instagram: @lookingatbirdspodcastTo look at birds while you listen to the podcast, please check out the Podcast's YouTube Channel: https://www.youtube.com/@lookingatbirdsThank you for listening!