Whether you're a bird person or not, this is stunning! Not to detract from the sheer magic of it, but imagine how MANY trips would a bird have to make with that tiny little quantity of mud/clay it could carry? (and how far from the nest is the source). Now that's a structural engineer in action!
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And folks, even if you think you could build this - try it without using your hands! |
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