Question:  The peregrines’ nest on bare gravel looks stark and uninviting.  Why don’t they use sticks?  And why is the nest called a scrape? Answer:  Bird nests come in many forms.  Robins build nests of mud and grass.  Bald eagles and red-tailed hawks build nests of sticks.  Bluebirds and chickadees nest inside boxes or woodpecker … Continue reading They Nest On Gravel