Bird nests use long, stiff rods that interlock through friction and shape. Vibration strengthens the structure.

Many songbirds use birdhouses for nesting, but the birds we've listed here won't use a birdhouse. Here are other ways to attract them to your yard.

Cayla’s Laughter's Eagle Scout rank was awarded by Scouts BSA. Formerly Boy Scouts, the organization changed its name and accepted troops of girls in 2019.

Robyn Bailey of Nestwatch at Cornell University wrote that “finding a bird’s nest offers a rare chance to discreetly witness the intricacies of breeding bird biology.” She goes on to say that if we ...

Bluebirds have been among America’s favorite birds since the beginning. Their gorgeous blue feathers and mild manners make them easy to like. Plus, they readily nest in boxes so you ...

Tehachapi Audubon group will have its second meeting of the year Tuesday, April 22 at 7 p.m. at Golden Hills Elementary School, 20215 Park Rd. Karen Pestana, wildlife biologist, formerly at Edwards ...

You won't want to miss these beautiful bird pictures! Each photo was submitted by a Birds & Blooms reader and showcases the color and joy of spring birds.

Hoping to attract more bluebirds to the area, White Bear Lake resident George Brown spends spring days putting up special ...

The nesting material in our chicken nesting boxes was getting raked out leading to dirty and cracked eggs so this is how I fixed the problem. Also in this video, I show my latest experiment of ...

Understanding local bird species' nesting habits improves your chances of attracting ... So, I added a carefully selected bluebird box to my Christmas list, and my kids generously complied. I read ...

My mother monitored those nest boxes all summer long and delighted in telling me about the comings and goings of those two pairs of bluebirds. Eastern bluebirds are relatively small songbirds at ...