I haven't read this entire thread so hope I'm not duplicating any information.
There is an Eagle nest near where I live in a giant old oak on a river. The nest is so huge you can see it from the highway quite some distance away.
Here is some info on Eagle nests. It's very interesting.
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Interior Decorating
Eagles, along with several other hawks, add sprigs of greenery to their nests throughout the spring and summer. No one knows why they do this, but scientists have some ideas.
Before reading on, name as many reasons as you can think of why eagles might put greenery in their nests.
Answer: Some scientists think the greenery :
* may serve as an insect repellent
* may be a clear signal to other eagles that this nest is well-tended so they better keep away
* may provide a bit of camouflage
* may help keep inside of nest clean
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That's taken from the link about nests.
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