nest, n.Trivia

Bald eagles build huge nests, weighing up to two tons.

A Bald Eagle's nest can weigh over a ton.

Nests are not just for the birds --- Some bears build nests in trees to sunbathe and rest

Major city birds have learned to line their nests with cigarette butts to ward off parasites. Burnt nicotine serves as an insecticide, repelling lice, mites, and fleas.