Field Notes · Catnum 85711 · Typed card
Made of grass, weeds, and mud, placed on a shelf in an old deserted building. Nest with set.
Metadata · Catnum 85711
Date13 Jun 1931
LocalityMcHenry, North Dakota, USA
CollectorWithey, George C.
Eggs in Set4
Specimen TypeE
Incubationadvanced (transcribed as “WELL BEGUN”)
Identificationunknown (transcribed as “BIRDS”)
Nest Supportshelf in an old deserted building
Nest Materialsgrass, weeds, mud
Nest Settingold deserted building
Nest Notesnest with set
HeaderFROM THE Oological Collection OF GEO. C. WITHEY Field Oologist DEERING, N.D.
Further DetailsData No. 849 | 4-May
✦ Anecdote
This American Robin chose to nest on a shelf inside an old deserted building rather than in the typical tree or shrub location, representing unusual nesting site selection for this species.