It’s no surprise that bald eagles build nests that are fit for the predatory raptors they are. This post by @factsdailyy ...

Plastic is no longer just a supplement to their nest-building — it has become the primary construction material. There’s something else that’s unusual about how birds use plastic.

Spring is an important time of year for birds to get cracking laying eggs and raising chicks. But first things first they need to build their nests. Each species of bird brings its own style to its ...

getty; Auke-Florian Hiemstra/Naturalis Biodiversity Center Some urban crows and magpies in Europe are building their nests using metal strips from buildings' anti-bird devices. After finding bird ...

But why? Many species of birds decorate their nests to attract a mate—but kites already have partners when they build nests. Still, the ornamentation on kite nests suggests “that there’s ...

The concept of constructing a self-supporting structure made of rods—without the use of nails, ropes, or glue—dates back to ...

Well, these aren’t random objects– it’s carefully building a home. Bird nests may look simple, but they play a vital role in protecting eggs, keeping them warm, and providing a safe space ...

Hiemstra has been studying nesting materials used by city birds for years. He’s documented coots adding face masks to their nests during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic — a building ...

Bird nests use long, stiff rods that interlock through friction and shape. Vibration strengthens the structure.

A male and female Baltimore oriole feed their young while perched on their hanging nest, which is made of materials like thin twigs, plant cotton and bark strips. Spring is in the air — which ...

It’s no surprise that bald eagles build nests that ... While sizing varies from bird to bird, they’re all large enough to fit a human… and then some. This nest might be fit for a king ...