Cylcia BolibaughJul 11, 2023
Mindy Weisberger (she/her)

Be ungovernable, like birds who make nests OUT OF ANTI-BIRD SPIKES. A new study describes resourceful Dutch & Belgian corvids besting evil architecture by stealing metal anti-bird strips and using them like thorny twigs, to construct their homes.

Like thorns, the spikes may protect their nests from predators.

Lead author Auke-Florian Hiemstra wrote an epic 🧵 about his research that's worth a read: https://twitter.com/AukeFlorian/status/1678703433900064773

Paper: https://www.hetnatuurhistorisch.nl/organisatie/publicaties/deinsea/deinsea-21/

#science #SciComm #birds #netherlands

Auke-Florian on Twitter

“Bird nests made from anti-bird spikes! 🤯 Even for me as a nest researcher, these are the craziest bird nests I've ever seen. Today my paper came out on this rebellious behaviour. And it's like telling a joke... A thread. 🧵”

Twitter
Jul 11, 2023 at 12:58pmWeb
Show thread0x575446, Fifth ColumnistJul 11, 2023
@laminda That makes me want to go steal a bunch of anti-homeless benches.
Show threadDarwin WoodkaJul 11, 2023
@0x575446 @laminda fuck yeah
Show threadFerrichromeJul 11, 2023
@0x575446 @laminda I support you😁👍
Show threadAlanJul 11, 2023

@laminda It’s nature-based representation of software open source licenses like the Gnu Public License (GPL). Using copyright law to keep software Free.

The business version of this is worker #cooperatives to create a better space for workers in capitalism.

Show threadCyndy PoonJul 11, 2023
@laminda That's so metal!
Show threadBlack Chic with the Red TruckJul 11, 2023
@laminda The animals are showing us the way!
Show threadKevin LeecasterJul 11, 2023
@laminda
A new study describes resourceful Dutch & Belgian corvids besting evil architecture by stealing metal anti-bird strips and using them like thorny twigs, to construct their homes. @ct_bergstrom
Show threadCarl T. BergstromJul 14, 2023
@GreenFire @laminda this is truly fabulous
Show threadRick RaeJul 11, 2023

@laminda

Proof once more that corvids are wicked smart.

Show threadIronCladLouJul 11, 2023
@laminda that is so punk rock. I freakin love it!! 🖤🖤
Show threadPhoenixSerenityJul 11, 2023
@laminda This made my morning better 🥰
Show threadlogienickJul 11, 2023
@laminda @ScienceDesk Rooks rockin’ it and crows catchin’ up! ♥️
Show threadEntropySlothJul 11, 2023
@laminda Go birds!
Show threadKid ManiaJul 11, 2023
@laminda
Fuck humans. JFC☠️
Show threadMindy Weisberger (she/her)Jul 11, 2023
@clintruin Yup, we're the worst
Show threadnypinta🌻Jul 11, 2023
@clintruin @laminda Why would anyone take the time to do this? WTAF.
Show threadKid ManiaJul 11, 2023
@nypinta @laminda
I'm telling you--humanity--a virus with shoes.
Show threadDer Entgegner (Aka Ratatöskr)Jul 11, 2023
@nypinta @clintruin @laminda is it against raccoons or someone has his cabriolet parked under it
Show threadSyulangJul 11, 2023
@clintruin @laminda Humans. "What if trees, but hostile architecture?"
Show threadRagnell the Mildly UnpleasantJul 12, 2023
@clintruin @laminda Who the fuck finds that more attractive than just having a bird or two in the tree?
Show thread.Jul 11, 2023
@laminda
I'd love to read the thread, but Twitter is being stroppy....
Any chance for a non Twitter source?
Show threadOskar im KellerJul 11, 2023

@mynameisodd @laminda

If you follow the link to the paper you can download the research paper (in English).

Show thread.Jul 11, 2023
@OskarImKeller
Thx, I was a bit confused and clicked the "wrong" paper first.
All good now.
And wow, my feathery friends. Just wow.
Show threadMindy Weisberger (she/her)Jul 11, 2023
@mynameisodd UGH, that's so annoying. The author also linked to a press release here: https://www.naturalis.nl/en/about-us/media/press-releases/rebellious-birds-make-nests-out-of-anti-bird-pins
Rebellious birds make nests out of anti-bird pins

Biologists present the latest innovation in nest building: bird nests made from anti-nesting spikes.

Naturalis
Show thread.Jul 11, 2023
@laminda
I'm good, found the paper, but thx!
Show threadAris MerquoniNov 15, 2023
@mynameisodd @laminda https://nitter.net/AukeFlorian/status/1678703433900064773 should get you!
Show threadniphetteJul 11, 2023
@laminda This is the best thing ever
Show threadYAYSUUJul 11, 2023
@laminda the equivalent of using the wrong formula but getting the right answer
Show threadJetPixiJul 11, 2023
@laminda so much badass in such a little body
Show threadJepharyJul 11, 2023

@laminda

Those are some badass nests. Amazing.

Show thread🥥 Tucker Carlson's Nuts 🥥Jul 11, 2023
@laminda
#Corvids are the #Orcas of the #Bird world. 🥥
Show threadKevin Karhan Jul 11, 2023
@laminda yeah, those birds are truly metal & punk...
Show threadMark W. AlexanderJul 11, 2023

@laminda

They're corvids. It's just a matter of time before they start developing them into weapons.

Show threadAnnette C. BoehmJul 11, 2023
@laminda as if we needed another reason to love corvids... :) #corvid
Show threadZorro Notorious MEB 😡Jul 11, 2023
@laminda Calling someone a birdbrain is a compliment 😈
Show threadJoachim Heistinger 🌶️Jul 11, 2023
@laminda The famous dutch fuque toi bird aka fuckus chirpus... 🤣
Show threadThe Inquisitive BiologistJul 11, 2023
@laminda An avian "fuck you" if ever there was one...
Show threadBlackDutchSnarkJul 11, 2023
@laminda leave it to the crows to find a workaround🐦‍⬛👑
Show threadBjørn Larssen 🇺🇦 🏳️‍🌈Jul 12, 2023
@laminda If there is something that makes me happy… this is it.
Show threadLexianlilyJul 12, 2023
@laminda corvids are terribly smart. They will rule the world when we humans have offed ourselves
Show threadComrade WeezJul 12, 2023
@laminda European corvids are one up on Australian sulfur crested cockatoos who were ripping anti-bird spikes off a building and chucking them at people https://www.theguardian.com/environment/2019/jul/05/chick-flick-cockatoo-gives-anti-nesting-spikes-the-bird-in-viral-video
Chick flick: cockatoo gives anti-nesting spikes the bird in viral video

Footage shows Australian parrot breaching building’s defences with delight

The Guardian
Show threadDerek Caelin is writing a bookJul 12, 2023

@laminda I loved this quote:

"We should not deter birds, we should embrace birds and live together with them,” said Moeliker. “These birds are very smart and they always find ways to cope with the harsh urban life. I’m very sympathetic towards these crows and magpies. They are my heroes.”

Show threadglittalogikJul 12, 2023
@laminda I was privileged to witness this glorious moment in person :) These little legends spent over an hour demolishing these spikes and dropping them onto the pavement, street, and pedestrians.
Chick flick: cockatoo gives anti-nesting spikes the bird in viral video

Footage shows Australian parrot breaching building’s defences with delight

The Guardian
Show threadLisPiJul 12, 2023
@laminda cc @nytpu cool birbs
Show threadFiadh (she/fae/it)Jul 12, 2023
@laminda "The street finds its own uses for things"
Show threadDr Anke MarshJul 12, 2023
@laminda yes yes yes!!!!! Go Corvids!!!! This has made my day, thanks for posting
Show threadJake RaysonJul 12, 2023
@laminda I love this! thank you 🙏
Show threadJake RaysonJul 12, 2023
@laminda anti-bird spikes, in a tree, this is a whole new level of wrong
Show threadxannaJul 12, 2023
@laminda
Show threadSimon Zerafa (Status:   😊)Jul 12, 2023

@laminda

Anarchist Corvids for the win! 😉👍

Show threadThe Evil MicrowizardJul 12, 2023
@laminda Just as William Gibson said, "The street finds its own uses for things"...
Show threadZeiros LionJul 12, 2023
@laminda
Leave it to the corvids to turn hostile architecture into something useful and beautiful. Rock on corvids!
Show threadRagnell the Mildly UnpleasantJul 12, 2023
@laminda Corvids are amazing.
Show threadLove4ALLJul 12, 2023
@laminda As Sting sang in "King of Pain": "That's my soul up there."
Show threadSherraJul 12, 2023
@laminda JFC, I had no idea there was such a thing as anti-bird spikes. 🤢 We spend lots of effort making our garden be about the birds! Go go go you subversive corvid beauties!
Show threadTerryJul 12, 2023
@laminda I deleted my twitter account. Is there any way to read it without logging in or clicking on the link?
Show threadMindy Weisberger (she/her)Jul 12, 2023
@terry_fox It looks like the thread's available here: https://threadreaderapp.com/thread/1678703433900064773.html
Thread by @AukeFlorian on Thread Reader App

@AukeFlorian: Bird nests made from anti-bird spikes! 🤯 Even for me as a nest researcher, these are the craziest bird nests I've ever seen. Today my paper came out on this rebellious behaviour. And it's like...…