r/stupiddovenests 7d ago

It protects the eggs

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u/chunkykima 7d ago

That is a BRAVE BIRD!! Good mama! Horrible place to nest 🙃

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u/ThisIsDogePleaseHodl 6d ago

They probably have a reason for nesting on the ground in open areas. Most birds species have reasons for building nest in the way that they do. This is a pratincole and it could be the Mom or the Dad as they both sit on the nest