Researchers found that plastic waste in bird nests, particularly from common coots in The Netherlands, may indicate a new geological epoch, the anthropocene. This unique nesting behavior could influence bird evolution by promoting nest reuse.

He is a researcher who collected and studied common coot nests.

Found packaging from mcdonald's in the bird nests studied.

A mars wrapper from the 1994 FIFA World Cup was found in the nests.

Journal where the study was published.