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59 Unusual Bird Nests Built In The Weirdest Places
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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#1
Ashtray Nest
SarahFaucher 11 years ago
The same way Momma bird squeezed herself in to lay those eggs. ;)
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GabriellaMichalec 11 years ago
I've never seen an ashtray like that. I wonder if it's safe for the birds what with the old nicotine
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#2
Swallow Nest In Old Lamp
BarbaraNash 11 years ago
Look at that mama bird giving the stink eye in the 2nd photo... love it :)
#3
A Goose Figurine Became Home To A Real Live Bird
#4
Traffic Light Nest
#5
Shoe House
#6
Man Left His Car In A Parking Lot For 6 Days And Came Back To This
#7
Old Teapot
#8
Nest On A Statue
#9
Dove Nest On A Wreath
GingerJourdenais 11 years ago
I don't know why this doesn't rate higher. They make the wreath all the more festive!
#11
Hummingbird Nesting On A Patio Windchime
#13
Cigarette Bins Must Seem Very Attractive To Blue Tits Looking For Somewhere To Settle Down
#14
Nest In The Engine Of A Minibus
#15
Dove's Nest
CarolGolliher 11 years ago
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
#16
A Pair Of Great Tits And Their New Family Have Nested In A Traffic Cone
#17
Blue Tit Makes Its House In A Lamp Post
#18
Dove Nest Inside Basket
#19
South American Ovenbirds Building Their Nests Out Of Clay Or Mud On The Window
#20
They Can't See Me Here.
Final score:
66points
#24
Carolina Wren’s Nest In A Golf Shoe
#26
Cake Pan For A Nest
Final score:
30points
#27
Ironic Pigeon Lays Egg In Frying Pan
Final score:
29points
#28
Next To My Door
Final score:
29points
#30
Beside A Window
Final score:
27points
#31
American Robin Nesting On A Truck Tire
GabriellaMichalec 11 years ago
Some of these nests are in such precarious places -- I'm afraid for these little creatures!
#32
Dove Makes A Nest Next To The Front Door
#37
Hummingbird Nest That Mama Built On My Misting System Sprinkler Line.
Final score:
24points
#38
Bird Nesting Inside Old Plane
#39
Useful Madonna Statue Giving Blackbirds A Home
Final score:
22points
#40
Blue Tits Nest In An Ashtray
#45
Second Year In A Row Having Lunch With Robins On My Patio!
Final score:
9points
#48
Red Robin Nest Under A Snail In Covered (under The Roof), Busy Garden Centre
Final score:
8points
#50
Anna's Hummingbird Triple Decker Nest On A Rooster Topped Wind Chime In San Jose, California
Final score:
7points
#53
Dove Nest In Old Cat- Nest
Final score:
4points
#57
Red Robin Nest In A Bay Leave Tree Located At Covered Garden Centre, By The Entrance Door.
Final score:
1point
#59
Turtledoves On Top Of Unused Stove Pipe
Final score:
0points
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