Camera Catches Bird Build an Entire Nest and First Egg in the New Digs

Pregnant women are similar to birds as they both engage in the process of nesting. Birds hyperfocus on the task of building a nest, ensuring all the right materials are present before they lay their first egg. Watch the whole process in the video at the bottom of the page!

Bird Nest Building Process

Birds build their nests for the purpose of keeping their eggs and eventually their chicks safe and protected. Birds choose a variety of different environments to build their nests. Sometimes, they find a tree hollow to settle into. Some birds dig into termite nests and keep safe and warm that way. As you’ll see in the video at the bottom of the page, other birds make use of human-made birdhouses to create their nests. They start by layering the ground portion of their nest with twigs. They also select leaves and grass — anything they can find to make their nests extra cozy.

How Long Do Birds Stay With Their Young?

The length of time a bird stays with its young is highly dependent on the species. Some birds like songbirds and raptors are born completely helpless. They are unable to see, unable to fly, and they are born without any feathers. This state necessitates extra care, which can range from a couple of weeks to months (as is the case with eagles). Other birds like ducks are more capable upon hatching. They can see and their bodies are more developed. This means they spend a shorter period of time in the nest and can leave and forage not long after emerging into the world.

Bird Builds Entire Nest!

When the video below starts, a Eurasian bluetit has flown into a manmade birdhouse. It’s empty inside. It scopes out the space, moving its head around and testing the structure with its beak. It’s deciding if it’s suitable for its purposes. On the second day, the bird returns with a bit of grass. It has begun the process of building its nest. It perches on the opening and looks outside for a bit before returning to arrange the nesting materials. Then, it takes off again in search of more nesting materials. Some days, it adds to the nest, and other days it removes what it has already brought in. Things have to be just right. But by day 10, it’s looking pretty fluffy and cozy with lots of green leaves and several twigs. The bluetit has been hard at work for over 40 days, ensuring everything is how it should be. On day 46, it lays its first egg!

Watch the Sweet Video Below!

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