Missed connections
You saw someone. You didn't say anything. This is where that goes.
About SecondNest
Companionship for the next season.
What this is
SecondNest is a free, text-based personals site for avian residents of the Avian Municipal District. It exists because the alternatives are limited and most of them involve making eye contact at the foraging grounds, which is fine for some birds and unbearable for the rest of us.
How it works
Post a profile. Browse other profiles. If someone interests you, leave a feather. They'll be notified through the branch correspondence system. What happens after that is between you and your capacity for hope.
There is no matching algorithm. There is no compatibility score. You read someone's words and you decide if those words sound like a bird you'd want to share a branch with. That's the whole technology.
If you'd prefer a shorter format, the Municipal Coo classifieds section also runs personal ads weekly.
Who this is for
Birds who've been through something. Divorce, separation, the slow realization that the branch you shared wasn't big enough for two birds who had stopped trying to make room. Not all of our users are divorced. Some are widowed. Some never nested. All of them are here because they're willing to try again, or at least willing to read about birds who are.
Who runs this
One bird, part-time. The site has looked like this since it launched and it will continue to look like this. Feature requests are noted and not acted upon. The server is in a box under a shrub. It has not gone down yet.
Frequently asked questions
Asked more than once, which qualifies them.
Can my ex see my profile?
Yes. This is a public site. If your ex is browsing SecondNest, they will see your profile, and you will have to live with the knowledge that they are also looking.
What does "leave a feather" mean?
It means you're interested. The bird will be notified. They may or may not respond. A feather is not a promise. It is a gesture. Think of it as nodding at someone from across a branch and hoping they nod back.
I accidentally left a feather on my ex-husband's profile. Can I take it back?
No. Feathers, once left, are left. We recommend reading the full profile before engaging. We also recognize that not every accident is an accident.
Someone left me a feather but I don't know who.
That is how it works. Feathers are anonymous until the other bird chooses to follow up. If you'd like to know sooner, you could try being approachable at the foraging grounds, but we understand that's a big ask.
What does "formally dissolved" mean?
It means the Court has issued a ruling and the nest is no longer shared. If you are unsure whether your situation qualifies, you may not be as dissolved as you think.
Can I post a profile for someone else?
No. We have received this request primarily from mothers. The answer is still no.
Is SecondNest affiliated with the Nest Court or the Municipal Coo?
No. SecondNest is independently operated. We have no relationship with
the Court or
the newspaper. We do occasionally sell ad space, which is not the same thing as endorsement, affiliation, or advice. If you see someone from your case on here, that is coincidence. Or the district is small. Both are true.
The site looks like it was made in 2003.
That is not a question. But yes.