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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Ashtray Nest
Swallow Nest In Old Lamp
Look at that mama bird giving the stink eye in the 2nd photo... love it :)
A Goose Figurine Became Home To A Real Live Bird
Traffic Light Nest
Shoe House
Man Left His Car In A Parking Lot For 6 Days And Came Back To This
Old Teapot
Nest On A Statue
Dove Nest On A Wreath
I don't know why this doesn't rate higher. They make the wreath all the more festive!
Outside Is Better
Hummingbird Nesting On A Patio Windchime
Duck Nest
Cigarette Bins Must Seem Very Attractive To Blue Tits Looking For Somewhere To Settle Down
Nest In The Engine Of A Minibus
Dove's Nest
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
A Pair Of Great Tits And Their New Family Have Nested In A Traffic Cone
Blue Tit Makes Its House In A Lamp Post
Dove Nest Inside Basket
South American Ovenbirds Building Their Nests Out Of Clay Or Mud On The Window
They Can't See Me Here.
Grim Nest
Hummingbird Nest
Barn Swallow Atop A Scare Owl
Carolina Wren’s Nest In A Golf Shoe
Blue Tit Nesting Inside Exhaust Pipe
Cake Pan For A Nest
Ironic Pigeon Lays Egg In Frying Pan
Bird Nest In Gas Grill
American Robin Nesting On A Truck Tire
Some of these nests are in such precarious places -- I'm afraid for these little creatures!