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How do bird nests stay together? Researchers unravel entanglement between stiff, straight rods

The concept of constructing a self-supporting structure made of rods—without the use of nails, ropes, or glue—dates back to Leonardo da Vinci. In the Codex Atlanticus, da Vinci illustrated a design ...

6 Birds' Nests to Never Touch; Unless You Want Jail Time or Major Fines

Finding a bird’s nest in your yard is exciting, but getting too close can trigger serious legal trouble. Many protected ...
Star Tribune

Bird nests are as varied as the species that nest here

A Baltimore oriole nest made of mostly horse hair, and only horse hair, is the best bird nest I have ever seen. It was found in a tree in the yard of a friend. Alex, who showed me the nest, lives on ...
NPR

When birds build nests, they're also building a culture

Neighboring groups of birds within the same species can create very different-looking nests — showing that their nest-building choices aren't solely controlled by instinct and the environment. Instead ...
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Are Artificial Bird Nests Effective Surrogates for Estimating Predation on Real Bird Nests? A Test With Tropical Birds

Robinson, W. Douglas, Styrsky, Jennifer Nesbitt, and Brawn, Jeffrey D. 2005. "Are Artificial Bird Nests Effective Surrogates for Estimating Predation on Real Bird Nests? A Test With Tropical Birds." ...
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Here's When It's Okay To Remove A Bird's Nest (& Avoid Hurting Any Birds)

No matter how many birdhouses you hang around your yard, birds will make a nest anywhere they feel safe. In your trees or bushes? Naturally. Under the eaves of your roof? Sure, because it stays nice ...
Houston Public Media

When birds build nests, they're also building a culture

A white-browed sparrow weaver inspects a roost under construction, after just receiving some grass brought by another member of its group. (Maria Cristina Tello-Ramos) Neighboring groups of birds ...