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Tag: Nesting

Birds are making nests out of anti-bird spikes

Birds are making nests out of anti-bird spikes

Posted on 15 July 202320 June 2025 by janine_m_young

Birds are very ingenious creatures and some, especially corvids, are incredibly smart. They have been known to rip anti-bird spikes off rooves but it still came as a surprise when scientists discovered they were making nests out of them *to deter other birds*.

Posted in Radio, ScienceTagged Birds, Magpie, Nesting
Magpie swooping season  has started

Magpie swooping season has started

Posted on 5 September 20218 February 2022 by janine_m_young

Magpie swooping season has begun. Although they can be scary, we can try and make friends with them.

Posted in RadioTagged Magpie, Nesting, Spring, SwoopingLeave a Comment on Magpie swooping season has started

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