Eurasian Magpie: Nest & eggs
The Eurasian Magpie builds one of the most conspicuous nests of all our birds.
- Shape: a large domed ball of twigs with a characteristic roof of branches and an entrance on the side, which protects against crows and birds of prey.
- Location: high in a spruce or a broadleaved tree; the same nest tree, or a new one nearby, is often used for several years in a row.
- Clutch: 5–7 eggs. The species does not use nest boxes.
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