These birds are keeping a record of humanity—one wrapper at a time
An advertisement for the 1994 World Cup, fast food wrappers, COVID-19 masks—what birds used to build their nests reflects a ...
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These Bird Nests Are Full of Trash, Including Some That's 30 Years Old
“How we interact with our environment is … quite literally woven into the nests of the birds," says Hiemstra in a statement. “History is not only written by humans; nature is keeping track ...
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8 Animals that Build Nests (It’s Not Just Birds!)
These birds will build their nests on slender branches ... nests built in empty shells, burrows, and woven nests. One of the most surprising animals to build nests is the alligator.
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These Birds Decorate Their Nests With Trash—Here’s Why
The Italian ecologist knew the trash hung from the nests of a certain bird, the black kite. But why? Many species of birds decorate their nests to attract a mate—but kites already have partners ...
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Spring is for nesting: How birds build nests
Spring is an important time of year for birds to get cracking laying eggs and raising chicks. But first things first they need to build their nests. Each species of bird brings its own style to its ...
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These Bird Nests Are Full of Trash, Including Some That’s 30 Years Old
“How we interact with our environment is … quite literally woven into the nests of the birds," says Hiemstra in a statement. “History is not only written by humans; nature is keeping track ...