Spotting the Letter N

A Nest, the game's example, is one of the smaller, easier-to-miss finds on this list — you'll need to check power poles and overpass beams rather than the ground.

Traffic signage ends up being the more practical route for most players, since 'No U-turn' and 'No parking' signs are posted constantly in towns and don't require looking anywhere unusual.

Common Things to Spot

No U-turn sign
Neighborhood entrance sign
Nursery (plant or garden store)
No parking sign

If You Want a Challenge

Nest tucked into a highway light pole or overpass beam
Narrows (a marked geographic feature)
Notary sign

Spotting Tip

Highway overpasses and tall light poles are common nesting spots for hawks and other large birds — glance up as you pass under a bridge instead of only scanning ground level.

Fun Fact

Some large bird species, including bald eagles and ospreys, reuse and expand the same nest for years or even decades, which is why highway nests are often bigger and messier-looking than you'd expect from a bird.

For Younger Players

"No U-turn" and "No parking" signs use the same red circle-and-slash symbol kids often recognize from picture books, which can make this letter easier to explain than it first sounds.