# The Secret World of Bird Nests (Secret World)

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- Authors: [Lucy Menzies](https://www.bookquiver.com/lucy-menzies), [Namasri Niumim](https://www.bookquiver.com/namasri-niumim), [Douglas Anthony Iain Russell](https://www.bookquiver.com/douglas-anthony-iain-russell)
- Language: en_GB
- Published: 2026-09-17

## Description

It's easy to take birds for granted, but they play a crucial role in our ecosystem by controlling insect populations, pollinating plants and spreading seeds. They are also incredible engineers, with the ability to build complex – and beautiful – nests to provide shelter and protection for their eggs and chicks. Have you ever wondered how they build them? You're probably most familiar with cup-shaped bird nests made from twigs and grass, but this is just one of many designs that birds use to create a home where they can nurture and protect their young. Depending on their habitat and way of life, a bird's nest can float on water, teeter on the highest rocky outcrop or be burrowed inside the trunk of a tree. In this beautifully illustrated book, young readers will discover the remarkable variety of nest-building techniques used by birds from around the world, and marvel at their ingenious use of materials – from soft feathers and cushioning moss, to spiders' silk and sticky spittle.

## Editions

### The Secret World of Bird Nests (Secret World)

- Publisher: thames_and_hudson
- ISBN: 978-05-0065-394-4
- Pages: 48
- Published: 2026-09-17
- Language: en_GB