Researchers Find Birds Are Using Anti-Bird Spikes to Build Their Nests: 'A Brilliant Comeback'
Eurasian magpie and carrion crow nests made almost entirely out of anti-bird devices have been found in four European cities
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Eurasian magpie and carrion crow nests made almost entirely out of anti-bird devices have been found in four European cities
Birds in Europe are prying up the metal barbs, meant to repel them from roosting on buildings, and using the devices as nesting material
Research in Europe shows birds are protecting their nests with spikes installed on buildings to prevent them from perching.
Strips of sharp metal pins are meant to keep birds away from buildings. Some birds are stealing them to build their nests.
Man-made materials in nests can bring both risks and benefit for birds. New research has shown that 176 bird species around the world are now known to....