This nest bowl is designed for those who live with cold winters and want to start breeding as early as possible. Here in Quebec we can have very cold weather January, February and at times early March. This nest bowl is one way to help the birds keep the eggs and youngsters cozy during extreme cold.

For the 2003 breeding season a "Light System" will be used. The birds will be paired first week of December. Hopefully the first young will hatch early January and be ready for banding middle January.

As an extra measure of insulation the paper nest bowl is turned upside down, filled with sawdust then plywood bottom and double bubble insulation is placed over it then turned right side up. A single 1/2" staple set in the center of the paper bowl to keep it attached.
Double Bubble.  is manufactured by several companies and can be found at most building material stores. It is both an insulation and a heat reflector. 3/8" has an R value of 7 and can reflect up to 97% of heat back to it's source. When the birds are nesting their body heat is reflected to the eggs. While the youngsters are growing their own body heat is reflected to help keep them warm.