Bird making nest

CUP NESTS

The cup nest is one of the most common bird nests out there and is definitely the first thing that springs to mind when you think of a 'birds nest'. As the name suggests, these bird nests are rounded or 'cup'-like. Birds that build cup nests rely on all kinds of materials to build their nests. They use twigs, grass, moss, leaves (pretty much anything they can get their beaks on) to form the foundations of their homes.
To help birds that rely on materials to build their nests, you could leave natural fibres and plant material in your garden for them to collect. For birds like house martins, song thrushes and blackbirds, a muddy puddle is vital for their nest-building efforts. If it's been particularly dry, why not create a muddy patch or puddle in your garden for them to visit?