Red kites sometimes put plastic objects in their nests Mike Read / Alamy Stock Photo
Birds may decorate nests with artificial objects and feathers to deter magpies and ravens from taking their eggs.
Many birds have been observed placing human-made objects in their nests, such as plastic, wires or even anti-bird spikes from buildings. Often, these things seem to have no role as insulation or structural support, and may make nests more conspicuous to predators.
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