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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.

Which one do you think is the most unusual? Vote, or upload your own photos!

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    Swallow Nest In Old Lamp

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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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    A Goose Figurine Became Home To A Real Live Bird

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    Dove Nest On A Wreath

    Dove Nest On A Wreath

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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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    Hummingbird Nesting On A Patio Windchime

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    Cigarette Bins Must Seem Very Attractive To Blue Tits Looking For Somewhere To Settle Down

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    Nest In The Engine Of A Minibus

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    Dove's Nest

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

    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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    A Pair Of Great Tits And Their New Family Have Nested In A Traffic Cone

    A Pair Of Great Tits And Their New Family Have Nested In A Traffic Cone

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    Blue Tit Makes Its House In A Lamp Post

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    Dove Nest Inside Basket

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    South American Ovenbirds Building Their Nests Out Of Clay Or Mud On The Window

    South American Ovenbirds Building Their Nests Out Of Clay Or Mud On The Window

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    Barn Swallow Atop A Scare Owl

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    Carolina Wren’s Nest In A Golf Shoe

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    Blue Tit Nesting Inside Exhaust Pipe

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    #26

    Cake Pan For A Nest

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    Ironic Pigeon Lays Egg In Frying Pan

    Ironic Pigeon Lays Egg In Frying Pan

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    Beside A Window

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    American Robin Nesting On A Truck Tire

    American Robin Nesting On A Truck Tire

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

    Some of these nests are in such precarious places -- I'm afraid for these little creatures!

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    Dove Makes A Nest Next To The Front Door

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    Nest On The Car

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    #34

    Nest On Decorative Wreath

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    Mini Cooper Special

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    Shoes Are For The Birds

    Shoes Are For The Birds

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    #37

    Hummingbird Nest That Mama Built On My Misting System Sprinkler Line.

    Hummingbird Nest That Mama Built On My Misting System Sprinkler Line.

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    #38

    Bird Nesting Inside Old Plane

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    Useful Madonna Statue Giving Blackbirds A Home

    Useful Madonna Statue Giving Blackbirds A Home

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    Duck On The Deck Of A Restaurant

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    #42

    Pigeons Nest Right Behind Balcony's Door

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    #43

    Inside The Gauge Panel

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    #44

    Doves Nest Between Window And Bug Net.

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    #45

    Second Year In A Row Having Lunch With Robins On My Patio!

    Second Year In A Row Having Lunch With Robins On My Patio!

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    Birds In A Tractor

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    Grilled Bird?

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    #48

    Red Robin Nest Under A Snail In Covered (under The Roof), Busy Garden Centre

    Red Robin Nest Under A Snail In Covered (under The Roof), Busy Garden Centre

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    #49

    Nest On The Ladder

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    #50

    Anna's Hummingbird Triple Decker Nest On A Rooster Topped Wind Chime In San Jose, California

    Anna's Hummingbird Triple Decker Nest On A Rooster Topped Wind Chime In San Jose, California

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    #51

    Seagull Nesting In A Tree At Oslo Golf Kubb Norway.

    Seagull Nesting In A Tree At Oslo Golf Kubb Norway.

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    Going Places

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    Dove Nest In Old Cat- Nest

    Dove Nest In Old Cat- Nest

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

    Cool idea except for the s****y part of the pic :)

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    On Top Of A Covered Ladder.

    On Top Of A Covered Ladder.

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    Swallows On The Chandelier

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    An Under-construction Nest

    An Under-construction Nest

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

    Did you stop it? Or were you prevented from using the bathroom properly?

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    Red Robin Nest In A Bay Leave Tree Located At Covered Garden Centre, By The Entrance Door.

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    Blue Tits In A Lifebelt Holder At Nantwich Lake

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