These remarkable nesting locations show how birds can adapt to their environment. Although not all birds nest, they all build or look to find a safe place to lay and hatch their eggs. Until recently it was believed that nest building was an inherent skill, but recent studies suggest that birds can learn to improve.

Man-made birdhouses have existed at least since the 15th-16th century. As agriculture and urbanization altered the environment through deforestation, the number of natural nesting cavities decreased. Birdhouses, or creating nesting spots like those shown here, are a solution and response to this problem.

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    BarbaraNash
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    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    Look at that mama bird giving the stink eye in the 2nd photo... love it :)

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    GingerJourdenais
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    9 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

    I don't know why this doesn't rate higher. They make the wreath all the more festive!

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    Had the same thing happen 3X this spring. Each clutch was 2 eggs; each clutch hatched, grew, and flew away. I swear they were getting ready for a 4th clutch

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