The newest addition to the egg museum is the crème de la crème to the permanent collection — a wild bird egg assemblage of nearly 80 eggs including 70 different species. The natural pastels, speckles and egg shapes are indicative of nature's wonderful camouflage, mimicking the colors and patterns of their environment.

This egg-stra special collection came to us in 2007 from a wonderful family from Appleton, WI who shared their collection. The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, Department of the Interior granted the mandatory permit to make this a reality.

With the help of Egg Harbor taxidermist, Mike Orthober, and using Roger Tory Peterson's Field Guide: Eastern Bird Nests edition and a caliper, we identified nearly 80 species of wild bird eggs. We are very grateful for his assistance and hope that you come in and enjoy viewing Mother Nature's collage of camouflage.