nests
Nature is amazing: The most unusual nests – birds that create magic
Not all birds make nests, but some of the nesting birds create really unusual and impressive nests for laying eggs. These nests can be made of unusual materials, have unusual shapes, or be special in any other way.
Kate Yakimchuk bird facts wild nature nesting habits Animals 9 January 2024
How temperature affects nesting: A new study on birds' habits
Many small birds are starting to build their nests earlier in spring due to warmer weather caused by climate change. However, this change brings a new problem, especially for baby birds: they face more extreme weather like sudden cold or heat.
Kate Yakimchuk research nesting birds weather Animals 22 November 2023
Human-made nesting materials:Researching harm and benefits
Humans throw away a lot of plastic and other man-made stuff, and birds around the world are using these things in their nests, says the new study. Birds from different places do this – like seabirds sometimes use fishing nets, ospreys use baler twine, city birds can sometimes use cigarette butts, and blackbirds in Europe use plastic bags.
Kate Yakimchuk research birds materials Animals 16 November 2023
How birds manage to create nests: It's harder than it looks
Birds make nests through a fascinating process that involves innate instincts, learned behaviors, and a range of materials from their environment. Nest building is essential for creating a safe and secure environment to lay eggs and raise their young.
Kate Yakimchuk birds nature Animals 27 July 2023
Why not all birds build nests: Different adaptation mechanisms
Not all birds create nests because different bird species have evolved various strategies for reproduction and raising their young, and nest-building is just one of these strategies. The decision of whether or not to build nests is influenced by several factors.
Kate Yakimchuk birds bird facts nature animal facts Animals 21 July 2023