Funky Nest Contest

Cornell is now taking entries for the Funky Nests in Funky Places Challenge. There are lots of ways to enter. You can take photos, do a painting, write a story, or shoot a video showing a bird’s nest built in some out-of-the-way or out-of-this-world place.

Prizes include a Leica C-LUX 3 compact camera, bird feeders, shrubs for planting, and more. The first 50 entrants will receive a copy of the "Doves and Pigeons" poster by Julie Zickefoose and they will post selected images and videos on the Celebrate Urban Birds website.

Here's how to enter:
1. Email your entry to urbanbirds@cornell.edu. Links are acceptable for videos.
2. Write “Funky Nests” in the subject line.
3. Include your name and mailing address.
4. Explain why you submitted your entry--what's the story behind it?
5. One entry per person, please.

Deadline for entries is July 31, 2009