Nest-building isn't just instinct. Birds can learn from others, ... "I feel like when we draw illustrations and show nests to kids, we show the most beautiful, ...

“I feel like when we draw illustrations and show nests to kids, we show the most beautiful, sort of prototypical nest,” Sheard says. “But actually birds will do a lot of very strange things ...

Birds make nests over front doors, on porches and patios, even on cars. If you can’t leave it alone entirely, here’s how to keep one safe.

“I feel like when we draw illustrations and show nests to kids, we show the most beautiful, sort of prototypical nest,” Sheard says. “But actually birds will do a lot of very strange things ...

"I feel like when we draw illustrations and show nests to kids, we show the most beautiful, sort of prototypical nest," Sheard says. "But actually birds will do a lot of very strange things ...