Some avian dwellings are becoming quite metal. In Belgium and the Netherlands, crows and magpies are constructing their nests using anti-bird spikes. These metal skewers are commonly placed on buildings and trees to deter birds from gathering there. “As a nest researcher, these are the most extraordinary bird nests I have ever witnessed,” tweeted Auke-Florian …
A California sea otter notorious for snatching surfboards is now considered a risk to both herself and humans, prompting wildlife officials to search for her. Identified as Otter 841, this bold female otter first began interacting with surfers, kayakers, and paddleboarders off the coast of Santa Cruz in 2021. Over time, her behavior has become …
A man navigating a yacht in the North Sea near Scotland’s Shetland Islands recently encountered a remarkable incident. The man, Dr. Wim Rutten, a retired Dutch physicist, reported that an orca repeatedly rammed into his boat. This behavior is reminiscent of incidents involving killer whales further south. Rutten shared his experience with The Guardian, describing …
Chicago has become home to a pair of protective peregrine falcon parents who are raising three chicks on Wacker Drive. These fascinating birds have been known to attack pedestrians who come too close to their nest, as Chuck Valauskas discovered when he was struck on the head by one. Valauskas, a patent attorney, described the …