Among the 350 species of birds found here at the Samburu National Reserve, some of the most industrious are weaverbirds. This family of birds is so named for the intricately constructed nests that many of the species weave from twigs, grasses, and leaves. You can see the birds’ handiwork on this acacia tree, where nests hang like ornaments. Some weaverbirds build elaborate nests that house hundreds of birds, with separate chambers for each pair, creating natural apartment complexes in the treetops.
Weaverbird nests at Kenya’s Samburu National Reserve
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Christmas Eve
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National Moth Week
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The Cutty Sark turns 150
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It’s World Migratory Bird Day
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Chicagohenge
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Spring comes to the Palouse
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An octagonal architectural treasure
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A day to take a moment
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Digging the birds
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Icelandic horses, Iceland
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Mount Fuji Day
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The Roaches ridge in the Peak District, England
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Castilla-La Mancha, Spain
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In the Supertree Grove
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World Nature Conservation Day
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Welcome to the Ring of Fire
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