Nest Box Monitoring Log Worksheet
Printable WorksheetNest Box Monitoring Log
Fish and Wildlife Management Merit Badge — Requirement 5a
Print one copy per nest box — check boxes every 5–7 days throughout nesting season
Box Information
Box number / ID
Target species
Location (describe or GPS)
Date installed
Mounting height
Entrance hole diameter
Predator guard installed?
Visit Log
Record each inspection below. For nest contents, write: E = egg, N = nestling, F = fledgling, – = empty, NM = nest material only
| Date | Time | Weather | Contents (E/N/F/–) | Count | Species confirmed | Notes / Problems |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Season Summary
Total nesting attempts
Total eggs laid
Total nestlings hatched
Total fledglings (successfully left nest)
Species that used this box
Problems encountered and how you responded (predation, parasites, competing species, weather damage):
What would you do differently next season? What did you learn?
Counselor Sign-Off
Scout's name
Counselor signature
Date reviewed