Birds Nests Mod (1.21.8, 1.20.1) – Search for Bird Nests and Get Rewards

Birds Nests Mod (1.21.8, 1.20.1) adds a unique mechanic to Minecraft’s tree-chopping experience by allowing bird nests to drop from leaves. While the mod doesn’t introduce actual birds, it cleverly simulates their presence through randomized loot that mimics what birds might leave behind. Every time you break leaf blocks, there’s a chance to uncover hidden bird nests, which can contain useful and quirky items. This adds a new level of immersion and reward to exploring forests, gathering wood, or simply pruning trees in your base.

Unlike standard loot drops like apples and saplings, bird nests offer pseudo-random rewards and a sense of surprise. Players must right-click these nests once collected to reveal what they hold making them feel like small loot crates hidden in the world. With fully configurable drop tables, the mod allows you to tailor the experience based on your modpack or survival strategy.

Features:

Nest Loot from Leaves: Breaking tree leaves now has a chance to drop bird nests, alongside apples and saplings.
Openable Nests: Once found, nests can be held and right-clicked to reveal their contents.
Randomized Rewards: Nests contain items like feathers, eggs, shiny objects, or things birds might collect.
Configurable Loot Tables: Server owners or players can customize what each nest might contain, fitting various modpacks or themes.
Immersive Forest Experience: Makes tree-cutting more interactive and rewarding without changing Minecraft’s core gameplay.

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Why use Birds Nests Mod?

If you enjoy small surprises, rewards for exploration, or simply want to spice up mundane tasks like cutting leaves or gathering wood, Birds Nests Mod is a perfect lightweight addition. It’s ideal for vanilla+ modpacks, survival challenges, or RPG-styled progression where every drop counts. The loot is fully customizable, giving modpack creators fine-grained control, while players benefit from added variety and replayability during early- and mid-game exploration.

FAQs

How do I get bird nests in this mod?

Bird nests drop when you break tree leaves. The drop rate is configurable and works similarly to apples or saplings.

What can you find inside bird nests?

You may find eggs, feathers, food, shiny items, or miscellaneous loot depending on how the loot table is set.

Are the nest rewards configurable?

Yes, the mod allows full configuration of the loot table, so you can adjust the balance or add custom items.

Does this mod add actual birds?

No, the mod only adds nests and randomized rewards. There are no bird mobs or AI introduced.

Is it compatible with modded trees?

Compatibility depends on how the modded leaves are coded. Most mods that register leaves properly should work with the nest drop mechanic.

How it works:

Occasionally, a bird nest will drop when you break leaves (similar to apples or saplings).
Right-click the nest while holding it to open and reveal its contents.
Nests can contain typical items birds might collect:
- Eggs
- Feathers
- Shiny objects
- Edible items
Loot is sorted from most to least common.
Stack size indicates how many times the game rolls for that item. For example, a stack size of 3 means up to three random drops of that item.