How a Robin Builds a Nest
Have you ever seen a bird fly with a twig in its beak? Birds build nests to have a safe place for their eggs.
Not all birds make the same kind of home. Some birds dig holes in the dirt, and some lay eggs right on the ground. A small robin builds a nest up in a tree.
A mother robin works hard in the spring. She looks around the yard for small twigs and dry grass.
She carries the grass back to a strong tree branch. Then she weaves the pieces into a circle.
Next, the robin needs something to hold the twigs together. She flies to the ground to find wet mud.
She brings the mud back and pushes it with her feet. She presses her round chest against the inside to shape a deep cup.
The mud dries and turns hard like a little bowl. This keeps the nest strong when the wind blows.
Last, the robin adds soft moss, feathers, and dry plant bits to the inside. This soft layer keeps the eggs warm.
Soon, the robin lays her bright blue eggs inside the cup. The nest keeps the baby birds safe until they can fly.
- nests:
- Structures or safe homes built by birds to hold their eggs.
- twigs:
- Small, thin woody pieces of tree branches.
- weaves:
- Laces or winds pieces together over and under.
- cup:
- A curved, hollow bowl shape.
- moss:
- A soft, tiny green plant that grows on ground or trees.
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- 1Why do birds build nests?
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“How a Robin Builds a Nest” is a explanatory article reading passage about Bird Nests, written for 1st Grade. It takes about 1 minute to read (200 words) and comes with an interactive quiz and a printable worksheet with comprehension questions and an answer key.