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A wood thrush nest is a marvel of engineering.

The female first weaves twigs, grasses, and leaves into a sturdy cup. Then she

lines the interior with mud using her own body to pat it down into a smooth surface.

The final step is adding very small roots as a soft lining for her eggs.

She carefully chooses each piece of the structure because her eggs will depend on it for warmth and protection.

But even the best made wood thresh nest couldn't exist without the support of a sturdy shrub or tree. That habitat provides the foundation for the bird's craft work.

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