Crows and magpies using anti-bird spikes to build nests, researchers find

https://www.theguardian.com/science/2023/jul/11/crows-and-magpies-show-their-metal-by-using-anti-bird-spikes-to-build-nests

Dutch study identifies several examples of corvids’ ‘amazing’ ability to adapt to the urban environment

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xc2215x@kbin.social · 4 pts · 3y

Crows are pretty smart, not a shock.

ryan@the.coolest.zone · 3 pts · 3y

I love crows. I feed a pair of crows cashews every morning in my backyard. They've discovered sometime this past week that they like to dunk the cashews in the birdbath before eating them. They're a joy to watch.

Drusas@kbin.social · 2 pts · 3y

I have also seen pictures of pigeons doing this.

feedum_sneedson@lemmy.world · 2 pts · 3y

hyuk hyuk hyuk

Ashigaru@kbin.social · 2 pts · 3y

"The street finds its own uses for things." - William Gibson

wahming@kbin.social · 1 pts · 3y (1 reply)

TIL. I always thought those were anti-hobo spikes...

xuxebiko@kbin.social · 3 pts · 3y

Anti-hobo spikes are usually larger, made using concrete, and found on public benches, shop entrances, and other areas where the homeless might want to rest. Anti-bird spikes are usually made from plastic and mostly placed on fences, balconies, terraces, window sill, and rooftops.

Imho, both are shitty and display a severe lack of compassion.