Bird nest July to September), it is not in others, and the swiftlets are declining in areas where the harvest reaches unsustainable levels. Some species of birds are also considered nuisances when they nest in the proximity of human habitations. Feral pigeons are often unwelcome and sometimes also considered as a health risk. The Beijing National Stadium, principal venue of the 2008 Summer Olympics, has been nicknamed "The Bird Nest" because of its architectural design, which its designers likened to a bird's woven nest. In the Victorian era, naturalists often collected bird's eggs and their nests. The study of bird nests is
Birds Nest Foundation food growth and proper nutrition by working in the gardens developed by the United States of Food. The "Veggiecation" curriculum, created by Lisa Suriano, encourages children to eat their vegetables, by providing positive reinforcement through participation. Research completed by the University of California Davis Center for Nutrition in Schools, demonstrates the payoff in this low cost/high return type of program: it improves knowledge of nutrition, food preferences, and consumption of fruits and vegetables, while integrating multiple subject areas and improving life skills, self-esteem and social skills. Birds Nest Foundation The Birds Nest Foundation is a nonprofit visual media production company