50 People Share Photos Of Bird Nests In Unexpected Places

While some birds stick to simple twig nests, others go full-on architectural marvels, crafting intricate homes in the most surprising spots, it's like they're saying, "Check out our deluxe digs in the wild!"

Damjan

• Published in Animals
• March 10, 2024

Birds, with their remarkable ingenuity and instinctual drive, construct nests that serve as both a cradle for their eggs and a sanctuary for their young. These avian abodes, diverse in shape, size, and composition, reflect the resourcefulness of their creators.

While some avian species opt for simplicity, fashioning rudimentary scrape nests with minimal effort, others exhibit a mastery of architectural prowess, intricately weaving twigs and various materials into elaborate structures.

Some groups of birds, renowned for their engineering finesse, display an uncanny ability to adapt to unconventional nesting locations. Their nests can be found nestled in unexpected nooks and crannies, from discarded helmets and car parts to the most unlikely spots such as swimming suits and even atop traffic lights.

The ingenuity of these avian architects knows no bounds, as captured through a plethora of captivating photographs that document their remarkable feats. Today, we embark on a visual journey, exploring the diversity of avian nests and the ingenuity of their creators.

Through a curated selection of images, we bear witness to the astonishing variety of nesting locales chosen by birds, each one a testament to their adaptability and creativity. From urban landscapes to rural settings, these avian architects have transformed everyday objects and structures into nesting havens, defying convention and captivating our imagination.

1. "The Nest That Some Birds Made In My Bicycle Seat Pack While I Was Away. I’ll Take The Bus To Work As Long As They Need It"

2. "I'm Gonna Make A Nest Right Here"

3. "There's A Bird Nest In My Newspaper Slot"

4. "A Hummingbird Built Her Nest On The String Lights Above My Patio Table"

5. "Bird Nesting In A Boot"

6. "Found At My Local Lowes"

7. "A Robin Has Nested Inside An MX Helmet In My Shed"

8. "A Bird Sitting In A Nest In A Wild Bird Sign"

9. "This Bird's Nest In My Dad's Helmet. They Hatched"

10. "Our Country (Malaysia) Has Been In Movement Control Order. This Is 10 Days Into The Lockdown"

11. Created Nest In Back Of An Elephant Planter"

12. "Robin's Nest In The Top Of A Fence Post"

13. "People Kept Pointing Their Phones At The CCTV Camera"

14. "Mobile Home"

15. "Birds Built A Nest In Our Window"

16. Behold! The Miracle Of Nature That Is The Pigeon Nest"

17. "I Love Pigeons Because When It’s Time To Make A Nest They’re Like “Whatever”

18. "This Is A Pic Of A Mourning Dove Which Made A Nest In My Bathroom, It Is On The Top Floor"

19. "An Old Jacket Hanging In The Woods With A Bird's Nest Built In The Pocket"

20. "My Sister Hung Her Bathing Suit Top Out To Dry. A Bird Started Building A Nest In The Cup"

21. "A Hummingbird Built Its Nest On My Hanging Hummingbird Figurine"

22. "A Bird Laid Eggs On The Stairs Of Our Front Porch"

23. "This Bird Making Its Nest In A Mop"

24. "Second Year In A Row Robins Built A Nest On Our Outdoor Ceiling Fan"

25. "There Is A Bird's Nest In This "Tree"

26. "Got A Little Surprise When I Got Home From Work"

27. "This Is Just Ridiculous"

28. "A Hummingbird Made A Tiny Nest On A Christmas Light"

29. "That Pigeon Nesting Between Anti-Pigeon Spikes"

30. "Duck Made A Nest In My Fire Pit, And Duckies Finally Hatched"

31. "Bird Made Its Nest In My Mop"

32. "A Sure Sign You Have Been Taking This "Stay At Home" Thing Seriously"

33. "An Urban Bird That Uses Cigarette Butts To Protect Its Chicks From Parasites. Harmful To Humans But Beneficial To Birds"

34. "Came Home Today And Found This Bird On My Balcony Chair Fully Equipped With Nest And Egg"

35. "Left My Work Gloves Outside For A Couple Of Days. Went To Got Them And Found This"

36. "Stork Family Built Their Nest In Between The McDonald's Sign"

37. "Some Birds Built A Nest In One Of My Relative’s Grill, While It Was Still Closed"

38. "Hummingbird Family Made A Nest In A Pair Of Hanging Pool Goggles"

39. "Baby Bird In The Mouth Of A Wolf Statue At My University"

40. "This Duck That Laid Its Eggs In A Planter At My Work"

41. "Two Eagles Have Decided To Build A Nest Right Outside My Grandma's Window On The 12th Floor"

42. "This Birds Nest I Found On Top Of My Heavy Bag"

43. "My Wife Hung A Wreath On Our Front Door. In The First Week A Bird Built A Nest Inside The Wreath. Week Two, A Bird Built A Nest On Top Of The Wreath"

44. "This Goose At My Hospital Laid Eggs And Is Nesting In A Large Planter. One Of Our Maintenance Guys Built An Umbrella For Her And Set Up Nearby Water For Her"

45. "A Robin Made Its Nest And Laid Some Eggs In The Middle Of My Hanging Basket"

46. "This Is A Canadian Goose Named Dorthy. She Visits My Grandparents' House Every Year To Make Her Nest And Lay Her Eggs"

47. "A Nice Wren Couple Moved Into A Hiking Boot In My Parents' Garage, And Today Their Family Grew By 5"

48. "A Hummingbird Made A Nest On The Handle Of My Parent’s Basketball Hoop"

49. "Going To The Track Today, But Found That Two Nesting Birds Had More Important Plans For My Helmets"

50. "I Fed A Duck, And Then She Made A Nest 6 Feat From My Front Door"

As we look closer at this, we start to see how clever birds are and how everything in nature is connected. Their nests, made with great care, show us how delicate the balance is in nature.

By enjoying the different kinds of bird nests, we can understand better how birds help their homes and make our world more beautiful.

Damjan