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how do birds make their nests?

The first thing to know is not all birds make nests. For example, emperor penguin fathers carry their precious egg on their feet (to keep it off the frozen ground). Some birds, such as cuckoos, will lay their eggs in someone else’s nests. Others lay them on the ground among leaves or pebbles, or on cliffs with very little protection.

2 years ago

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Bird making Nest

CUP NESTS The cup nest is one of the most common bird nests out there and is definitely the first thing that springs to mind when you think of a 'birds nest'. As the name suggests, these bird nests are rounded or 'cup'-like. Birds that build cup nests rely on all kinds of materials to build their nests. They use twigs, grass, moss, leaves (pretty much anything they can get their beaks on) to form the foundations of their homes. To help birds that rely on materials to build their nests, you could leave natural fibres and plant material in your garden for them to collect. For birds like house martins, song thrushes and blackbirds, a muddy puddle is vital for their nest-building efforts. If it's been particularly dry, why not create a muddy patch or puddle in your garden for them to visit?

2 years ago

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THE NEST-BUILDING PROCESS

THE NEST-BUILDING PROCESS Spring is almost here, which means that birds up and down the country will be preparing for the arrival of their youngsters by building cosy nests up in the trees. Birds only spend a short amount of time building their nests, but still manage to build them in a design that's completely unique to their breed. If you spend some time amongst nature during March and April, you'll be able to see nests cropping up all over the place!

2 years ago