Birds will often choose to build nests in a variety of locations, including plant pots that are situated in sheltered areas. This can be a surprising discovery for plant enthusiasts, but it’s important to remember that disturbing the nest or eggs of any bird is illegal in many countries and can be harmful to the birds.
When it comes to finding creative nesting spots for their eggs, birds are some of nature’s most resourceful creatures. From tree hollows to abandoned burrows, the bird’s world is full of clever, unexpected places where one might find a clutch of eggs. Surprisingly enough, however, there are species of birds that sometimes opt for a more unusual nesting spot: plant pots!
In this article, we will explore some of the birds that have been known to lay eggs in plant pots and provide information on how to observe them safely and responsibly.
Here are the top 10 birds that lay eggs in plant pots:
- House Sparrow
- Eurasian Blackbird
- American Robin
- Barn Swallow
- Common Swift
- European Goldfinch
- Willow Warbler
- Common Chaffinch
- Blue Tit
- Great Tit
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