About this episode
Michael Stein investigates a possible break in involving a snake and a nestbox of Great Crested Flycatchers, revealing a unique survival strategy of birds.
Private Eye Michael Stein investigates a possible break in when a kindly neighbor fears a snake has attacked a nestbox occupied by nesting Great Crested Flycatchers. What he finds is an ingenious way that birds sometimes use a predator’s survival instincts to their own advantage.
Topics covered
- nesting behavior
- predator-prey dynamics
- bird behavior
- investigation
- wildlife
Keywords
- nestboxes
- snakes
- Great Crested Flycatchers
- bird behavior
- wildlife investigation
Mentioned in this episode
Organizations: Great Crested Flycatchers
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