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 ...
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This Bird’s Nest Can Weigh a Mind-Blowing 2 Tons
It’s no surprise that bald eagles build nests that are fit for the predatory raptors they are. This post by @factsdailyy ...
These birds are keeping a record of humanity—one wrapper at a time
An advertisement for the 1994 World Cup, fast food wrappers, COVID-19 masks—what birds used to build their nests reflects a ...
This Bird’s Nest Weighs Less Than a Paper Clip
The only thing more incredible than how fast a hummingbird flaps its wings is how it builds its nest. These birds are masters ...
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This bird's nest is made of candy wrappers and face masks. Here's what we can learn
and found that these birds use plastic as building material for their nests. In late 2021, Hiemstra came across a large coot nest in front of Allard Pierson Museum, the biggest archaeological ...
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Chirp Chat: How do birds build nests in Wisconsin? With twigs, mud, spiderweb and more
Spring is in the air — which means nest-making season is upon us! For this month’s Chirp Chat, Lake Effect’s Xcaret Nuñez ...
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One Bird Nest, 30 Years of Human Trash
Contrary to its name, the common coot is no ordinary bird. Contrary to its name, the common coot is no ordinary bird. These plump, black-and-white birds have made themselves at home in the canals ...
This bird's nest is made of candy wrappers and face masks. Here's what we can learn
Media Audio | As It Happens : This bird's nest is made of candy wrappers and face masks. Here's what we can learn In the city centre of Amsterdam, a seemingly ordinary bird nest tells an extraordinary ...
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Chirp Chat: How do birds build nests in Wisconsin? With twigs, mud, spiderweb and more
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 ...