Facts about bird eggs

[ZandraJoi]

www.birdsandblooms.com/birding/eight-extraordinary-facts-about-bird-eggs

"Learn interesting egg facts, including what bird lays pink eggs, what bird lays eggs in another bird's nest and why bird eggs aren't round...."

My notes: Some good info for those who like birds & are into birdwatching.

[lainee]

Wow...I didn't know all this...great info..thanks!

[Bob]

We have cowbirds here that we try to scare away.

[spice]

The eggshell serves as a calcium supply for the growing embryo. As the embryo matures, the shell slowly becomes thinner and the hatchling has an easier time breaking through.
Did not know this.

[ZandraJoi]

www.birdsandblooms.com/birding/attracting-birds/bird-nesting/identify-bird-eggs

"What bird lays blue eggs? What do cardinal eggs look like? Look at photos to help you identify bird eggs from 10 different species...."

My notes: I had a book I got from the library that detailed the different eggs but it can be hard to ID when some are so similar. Have to go by your area, season, location, etc as other means to help.

lainee,Bob,spice,

[lainee]

Robins/blue eggs.

The rest...I didn't know all that...fascinating!

[Bob]

I knew some of them. American Robin's eggs are easy to tell apart.
If an egg is bigger than all the others, it would be a cowbird. They are parasitic.