Raven Nests Cause Phone Line Disruptions

Ravens in eastern Colorado creatively use wire and metal scraps, including egg beaters, to build nests on phone poles due to the scarcity of trees. This behavior poses a problem as it leads to short-circuiting phone lines, necessitating that anything made of wire be secured.

How do castoff egg beaters contribute to the nest?

What challenges do flying Ravens face in eastern Colorado?