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9 Nesting Materials That Are Safe to Leave Out for Birds (and 3 That Aren't)
Bird nests typically have two layers: a sturdy outer layer made of structural materials like twigs and grass for support, and a softer inner layer lined with finer materials such as feathers ...
Plastic Triggered a New Geological Epoch—and the Evidence May Be in Bird Nests
Researchers reconstructed the history of an unusual 30-year-old bird nest based on the expiration dates printed on plastic ...
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These Bird Nests Are Full of Trash, Including Some That’s 30 Years Old
Eurasian coots are round, black waterbirds with distinctive, chicken-like feet. Each year, these birds typically build new, bowl-shaped nests using leaves, rushes and reeds. But, while nesting in ...
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Birds’ nests reveal history of the plastic age
Nest researcher Auke-Florian Hiemstra stumbled upon a bird nest that appeared to go back 30 years in time – filled with historical plastics. His discovery of successive layers of plastic in birds’ ...
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How to Grow a Bird’s Nest Fern, One of the Easiest Houseplants Ever
but the bird’s nest fern is a true gem. With thick strappy leaves and distinctive black or brown midribs, this bright green fern is a beautiful houseplant that requires less coddling than many ...