15+ Truly baffling bird's nests: 'Update on my dove's Dorito nest'

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Remy Millisky • Writer and Editor
Sep 24, 2025 11:00 AM EDT

Many people dislike pigeons, but as a pigeon stan myself, I just can't agree with them. I know, I know, they have a reputation for being "rats with wings." They look goofy, they walk funny, they eat trash, and they're everywhere you look in many big cities. I certainly wouldn't go around petting wild pigeons or anything, because I'm sure they are quite dirty (like rats). But one can admire them from afar, and perhaps have a laugh at their antics. 

Pigeons, and apparently doves too, create some hilariously sparse nests for their young. I'm a huge fan of the way these gals will gently lay down like 4 twigs and be like, "Perfect." They're ready to plop down and lay a couple of eggs in the world's worst nest, which for some reason, they think is the best place to raise their younglings. 

Well, as you can see below, there are some places that nests should just never be built, and that's exactly where these bird-brained critters are going to make their homes. For example: why would a bird create a cozy nest at the intersection of several train track paths? I… simply do not know. The bird appears safe from the trains overhead, because it's sunken down into the tracks. But the noise alone would scare away most animals, not to mention the vibrations shaking them around 24/7. Beats me! Apparently many birds are smart creatures, so perhaps they're playing using some 5D chess logic that us humans could just never understand. 

Up next, have a laugh at the fast-food workers who had some very strange days at work: "A man demanded an absurd amount of bacon for a child." 

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  • 01

    The twig laid across her head is sending me

    Pigeon Befriends Pregnant Black Cat and Attempts to Make a Nest for Her
    via u/blanched_almond
  • 02

    Girl if you don't get out of the way right now...

    Cheezburger Image 10556928512
    via u/One-Relationship2762

    She does actually look very safe and secure, despite choosing the noisiest, most dangerous spot she could possibly find. Thrill-seeking queen! 

  • 03

    Crocs are very comfy, so I don't know what you expected

    I put my husband's shoes up there to block them from landing. Instead they decided I was gifting them a cozier nest
    via u/Indieriots
  • 04

    "Watchtower in Brazil, 30 to 50 people climb this everyday," this person shares

    Please mind your steps
    via u/Stfnmn

    It's a sturdy-looking nest, but just one person who's staring at their phone instead of the stairs could put a swift end to that bird's home. 

  • 05

    A cozy 2 bedroom

    London
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  • 06
    Spent a weekend away from home and return to this on my balcony INGREDIENT 7 kg EWAY
    via u/meanbunny96
  • 07

    Welcome to the world, baby pigeon!

    EWAY INGREDIENT nature
    via u/meanbunny96
  • 08

    Coolest home ever

    Smithsonian's Natural History museum posted this Genius Dove Nest
    via u/horsetuna
  • 09

    NooOOOooOoOo

    She tried her best
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  • 10

    "I haven’t been able to open my front door in two weeks," this person writes

    Guard Pigeon
    via u/tea-for-me-please

    They added that they're happy that Mama Bird chose some nesting materials that actually make sense! They also camouflaged this lovely lady, she really does blend right in. 

  • 11

    She is so punk rock

    Neighbors are not happy. (Unexpected Nest)
    via u/boaring_hog
  • 12
    I helped my little friend so that her egg doesn't fall to its demise
    via u/rcovolan
  • 13

    Everyone liked that

    Cheezburger Image 10556942592
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  • 14

    Nice!

    Cheezburger Image 10556942848
    via u/rcovolan
  • 15

    This diva

    My makeup is apparently the perfect nest VEL 17 peripera 401 404 nox NI
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  • 16
    Update on my doves Dorito nest...
    via u/TheIllumegnati
  • 17

    Falcon: "Is this a prank?"

    Winner of the year 12-05-2023 12:40:58 CAM_2
    via u/fyyyy27
  • 18
    On my balcony
    via u/mithapapita
  • 19

    World traveller and her babies

    This is Donna, she won't stop putting nests on my locomotive Stupid Dove Nest
    via u/Wernerhatcher
  • 20

    This person included 2 pictures since she's hard to spot!

    Cheezburger Image 10556952064
    via u/Wernerhatcher

    They also reportedly had a video of her whizzing by at about 6 MPH, though they deleted it. Still very cute!

  • 21

    When you gotta go, you gotta go

    Nest on the go stupid dove nest 6 @阿莉 回塲
    via u/PootsOfC**
  • 22

    So long as those cones remain there, that's a fine nest

    I saw this gal laying in the parking lot at work today... W
    via u/Illustrious_End_321
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    Cheezburger Image 10556953600
    via u/jgclairee

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