Dutch doctoral student Auke-Florian Hiemstra excavated a bird nest, and made a startling discovery. From McDonald's lids to face masks, the nest was built with layers of human trash — the oldest ...

Dutch biologists who analysed the nest say the birds may have pulled as many as 50m (150ft) of anti-bird pins from the eaves, and appear to have used them exactly the same way we do: “to keep ...

Key Takeaways Birds often nest in dryer vents for warmth and shelter, especially in spring. A blocked vent is a fire hazard—stop using the dryer and call a professional for help.

A bird's nest that had threatened to delay construction of Ottawa Bluesfest's main stage is on the move after festival organizers got permission from the federal environment ministry.

Truly choice holes are rare, “so there’s this intense competition for them,” Wiebe told me. Birds will sometimes come to blows, parrying with their talons and beaks.

What’s more, the magpie nest’s spikes were arrayed outward, as if to scare off other birds. Had the owners of this nest actually repurposed our anti-bird defenses for themselves?

By Emily Conover May 12, 2022 at 11:00 am - More than 2 years ago To build its nest, a bird won’t go for any old twig. Somehow, birds pick and choose material that will create a cozy, sturdy nest.

Helping a nestling If the bird you’ve found is a featherless nestling, it will be at risk if left out of the nest. “The amount of care that birds require is intense.