#Birds are using #AntiBird #spikes to make their nests

#Magpies and #crows have been seen making nests using spikes placed on buildings to deter birds from nesting

By Chen Ly
11 July 2023

"So far, Hiemstra and his colleagues have observed this behaviour in carrion crows (Corvus corone) at one site in the #Netherlands and in Eurasian #magpies (Pica pica) at sites in #Belgium, the Netherlands and #Scotland.

"In a tree near a hospital in Antwerp, Belgium, a magpie made a nest containing around 1500 metal spikes. The spikes on the side of the building closest to the tree were gone, while those on the other side were still intact. This suggests that the birds have been ripping the spikes out, as opposed to collecting loose spikes.

"The researchers have also seen magpie nests with defensive domes containing #BarbedWire and #KnittingNeedles."

#BirdRebellion #Resistance #Resist

https://www.newscientist.com/article/2382030-birds-are-using-anti-bird-spikes-to-make-their-nests/

Now that my daughter has her set of "Definitely Not Vampire Stakes," I can show you mine -- 9 mm needles and a 5 mm crochet hook in a cool bag. I can see using these with art yarns to make some textured scarves. I found them on Wil Wheaton's Facebook page and bought them that night which was good because they were sold out the next day. The nice thing is that part of the funds went to https://www.facebook.com/ChicagoFoundationforWomen. #Vampires #VampireStakes #KnittingNeedles #CrochetHooks #TwistedHanks #KnittersofMastodon #ChicagoFoundationForWomen #quirky #WilWheaton @knitting @fiberarts

Hey #knitters, do you have a favorite knitting needle material for various fibers?

I am using Addi needles with some handspun Wensleydale wool, which has a natural sheen and for the love of all that is good I can't keep the freaking stitches on the needle. I've even looked up to respond to a question from my husband, and when I look back down 10 stitches have slipped off.

Next time I knit with Wensleydale I'll be using bamboo needles.

@knitting #handspun #knitting #KnittingNeedles

Hey knitters - what's your favorite knitting needle set, and why? I need a set and the options are a bit overwhelming! I generally knit with size 5 - size 10 1/2.

@knitting #MenWhoKnit #knitting #KnittersOfMastodon #Knitters #KnittingNeedles

#today I'm packing up again. Bookshelves at the mo. There's mouse-shit beside them and behind them. I bet there some on these shelves too like the last ones.

Ohh loookkkk! Tubs of #wool. Must not get distracted. Aw but ... I got a new set of #KnitPro #KnittingNeedles in the post yesterday 😵‍💫
Must. Resist. Must. Resist.

My dad resent from my husband this year! 😍🥰#knittersofmastodon #knitting #yarn #knittingneedles #organize

Earlier today I encountered these humongous knitting needles in a store. Now I know where to go for supplies in the case we end up with a vampire apocalypse 😆

#lavischdesigns #knitting #knittinglife #knittingneedles #extremeknitting #extremeknittingneedles #vampireapocalyps #toolsofthetrade

Today I haven't gotten much time yet to get some knitting in. Perhaps tonight 😉 Have a lovely day!

#lavischdesigns #knitting #knittinglife #knittingneedles #tulips #tea