50 People Share Photos Of Bird Nests In Unexpected Places
Some people buy a new bike, hang up some string lights, or toss a mop in the closet, and think that’s the end of the story. Then the birds show up like tiny, feathered roommates with strong opinions about real estate.
In this batch of 50 photos, people are dealing with nests in places that are absolutely not on the “approved list.” A bicycle seat pack becomes a nursery, a newspaper slot turns into an egg delivery system, and a hummingbird somehow chooses the string lights above a patio table like it’s the most normal thing in the world. There’s also the “we were just trying to live our lives” chaos, from a nest in a boot and an MX helmet in a shed to a pigeon nest wedged between anti-pigeon spikes.
And yes, the surprise factor hits hardest when the birds pick the exact spot you were counting on for something else.
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 Lowe's"
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 Under Movement Control Order. This Is 10 Days Into The Lockdown"
11. "Created Nest In The 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 That 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"
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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. "A Duck Made A Nest In My Fire Pit, And The Ducklings Finally Hatched"
31. "A 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 Get Them And Found This"
36. "A 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. "A Hummingbird Family Made A Nest In A Pair Of Hanging Pool Goggles"
39. "A 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 Bird's 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. In 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 Parents’ 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 Feet From My Front Door"
One person was literally ready for their commute, until birds packed up a nest in their bicycle seat while they were away, forcing them to take the bus “as long as they need it.”
Meanwhile, someone else went to check the mail and found a bird nesting in their newspaper slot, so their daily routine turned into a live-action nesting update.
Then there’s the backyard glow-up, where a hummingbird built a nest on the string lights above the patio table, and suddenly the “decor” had a whole new purpose.
And because nature loves an audience, people kept pointing their phones at the CCTV camera when they noticed birds nesting in a place that clearly had them confused, too.
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 better understand how birds help their homes and make our world more beautiful.
The only thing more shocking than where these nests appeared is that everyone just had to accept them.
For more wild bird moments, check out the “Birds With Captivating Auras” gallery with unforgettable nest-makers.
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