Country Walking Magazine (UK)

DIDYOU KNOW?

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Birds have a fear of feathers.

Recent research shows birds are hesitant to enter a nest if they can see loose feathers inside, presumably because it looks like an avian murder scene. Some species like blue tits play on this and deliberate­ly place bright white plumage on their nests to deter other birds from moving in while they’re away.

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