The spikes were meant to keep birds away. But five corvid nests in Europe use the bird-deterrents as structural support and to ward off predators.
Rebellious crows make nests out of anti-perching spikes
WTF Fun Fact 13455 - Bird Nest Spikes
Outsmarted man: crows use anti-bird spikes to protect their nests (6 photos) » Nevsedoma
Bird control spike - Wikipedia
Birds have co-opted anti-bird spikes to build nests. Genius! - Vox
Crows and magpies using anti-bird spikes to build nests, researchers find, Animal behaviour
A recent journal article reports - for the first time - birds' use of anti-bird spikes in their nest construction — Steemit
How to Keep Birds (And Their Mess) Off Your Porch - Men's Journal
Bird-X 10 ft. Original Extra-Wide Stainless Steel Bird Spikes Bird Control EWS-10 - The Home Depot
Wealthy Bristol residents cause uproar by installing 'anti-bird spikes' to stop droppings hitting expensive cars, The Independent