Basic nesting boxes are a great way to bring songbirds to your yard. But they get toasty in the summer, so it's worth making ...

From Winn-Dixie and Dillard's rooftops to man-made rafts, shorebirds find creative ways to protect their eggs.

1. Cut your hedges only between August and February to reduce disturbance to nesting birds. 2. Adjoining gardens make wildlife corridors, but only if creatures have easy access. Alter fencing so ...

AI tool created to monitor barn owl chicks without disturbing nesting sites A computer model will be able to calculate the number of owls by distinguishing their individual calls.

While some birds, like robins, prefer open-fronted nest boxes, others, such as blue tits and sparrows, favor enclosed spaces with small entry holes. Identifying the bird species visiting your garden ...

One of the tiniest birds plays a surprisingly large role in conservation advancement. Hummingbirds are beloved by many. Because the public is so fond of these gorgeous little birds, they help draw ...

Hummingbirds can hover in mid-air by fluttering their wings up to 80 times in one second. Find out where hummingbirds nest when they rest.

Eagles, with their majestic presence and impressive wingspans, have long captured human imagination. While we often marvel at these birds soaring high above, their nesting habits remain somewhat ...

Mistaking trash for twigs Why do birds use plastic in the first place? According to Dr. Inês Catry from the University of Lisbon, white storks are known to incorporate discarded human-made materials ...

These nonnative species have pushed purple martins out of their natural nesting areas. Luckily, anyone can help this struggling species by providing safe, nesting structures. You can even build your ...

Birds can nest in inconvenient spots like flower pots, planters, and hanging baskets. There are rules against disturbing nests—we explain when you can remove one.

The July 2 NYT Strands puzzle is all about birds and building, with the spangram NESTINGMATERIAL and nature-based clues like TWIG, FEATHER, and MOSS.