Have you ever left a poppy at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier in Canberra?

Well, there's a strong chance it's being put to good use by a resident pigeon at the Australian War Memorial.

The pigeon has been flying down to the tomb to steal poppies to carefully craft a nest in an alcove above the stained-glass window of a wounded Australian soldier.

It's one of the busiest times of the year as we head up to Remembrance Day, and the memorial said the nest of poppies was a poignant reminder of the powerful bond between man and beast on the battlefield.

Those anti-bird spikes are working a treat eh?