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
Today in History
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Spreadsheet Day
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Basking in the glow
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Upstate autumn
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Happy New Year!
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A horse of many colors
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Fall comes to Pando
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A monastery in the mountain
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Road to Sa Calobra, Majorca, Spain
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Happy birthday to the Peak!
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In celebration of cats
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International Rock Day
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Happy World Whale Day!
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Riding the bore tide at Turnagain Arm, Cook Inlet, Alaska
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A view from the top
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American Eagle Day
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Life in the slow lane
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World Space Week begins
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In celebration of America’s national bird
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From pirate port to nature preserve
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Two rocks and a heart spot
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First day of summer
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National Blueberry Day
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Lionfish off the coast of Indonesia
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Haghartsin Monastery, Armenia
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Sleep tight, little hedgehog
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Native American Heritage Month
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Irohazaka road
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Light show in the forest
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Celebrating Pi Day
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Travel Sunday: Liverpool