hi there, i have found part of a shell of what I think is turdus merla. I am no expert on birds, but the shell was on the ground and I am sure it was safe to pick it up. I was wondering how I could preserve wild eggs shells, since I think it will break off with time. I was thinking of covering it wi…

Honestly, I’m having just the same problem: I once had a redstart egg shell, and in a couple of weeks it broke :( I’d like to add a bonus one: can you preserve nests as well? I’d like to start a nest collection, as nests also come with egg shells sometimes :)

I know it exist a herbarium in melburne that has plants covered in resin, but as I said it is quite pricy. Maybe wax could be another idea? I don’t know if there would be a difference in the type of wax though..

First check the legality of possessing the egg shell. In the United States, possessing bird eggshells, particularly those of migratory birds, is generally illegal without a permit under the Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA) This act also covers feathers and nests. That being said, you could try a …

[image] Thunderhead: This act also covers feathers I’m pretty sure a lot of us have feathers anyway…

(* PANIC * ) (Hides collection of feathers under the bed) What do you mean? I have no spoonbill feathers! Never ever heard of this…Spoonbill…

And certainly no turkey feathers. That’s in Asia Minor! And how can a country have feathers?

Preserving wild egg shells

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Thunderhead March 31, 2025, 11:59am 6

Yeah. I hope I don’t get busted! I’ve more than feathers in a few cases…

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