Field Notes · Catnum 221616 · score 0 — low uncertainty
Male on nest in willows near edge. Built 6 feet above water against side of willow growing in 2 feet of water. Nest of vines, bark lining and lined with fine rootlets and tendrils.
Metadata · Catnum 221616
Date25 Apr 1919
LocalityLake, Tennessee, USA
CollectorGanier, A.F.
Eggs in Set3
Specimen TypeC
Incubationfresh
Identificationbird on nest
Nest Height1.83 m (6 feet)
Nest Supportwillow
Nest Materialsvines, bark
Nest Liningfine rootlets, tendrils
Near Waterabove water
Nest Settingwillows near edge
Nest NotesBuilt against side of willow growing in 2 feet of water
HeaderMuseum of Zoology, Louisiana State University Oological Collection
Further Details15/3
✦ Anecdote
This Northern Cardinal nest is unusual as it was built directly over water in a willow growing in 2 feet of water, which is atypical habitat for this species that normally nests in dense shrubs or low trees on dry ground.