Bird feeder–house combos sound clever, but they may not be the safest idea for your feathered friends. Here's what experts ...

It's becoming harder for birds to find good accommodations to nest in, in natural places like stumps and dead trees due to increased urbanization. There have even been some bird populations that have ...

Oliver Sparks’ Eagle Scout project is for the birds — literally. The Ligonier Valley High School senior recently attained the top Scouting rank by updating and augmenting boxes that support nesting by ...

Birds instinctively know where to find shelter, but we can help them survive a tough winter, writes Hans Kunze.

Only a mourning dove would call a little pile of four straws and one twig a “nest.” Every bird species has its thing when it comes to nest building. From the minimalist dove nest to a carefully woven ...

Many bird species will use nesting boxes for the spring and summer but then migrate south when the weather turns cold. However, there are other species that spend the winter here that can benefit ...

When summer temperatures rise, backyard birds can face life-threatening conditions inside their nesting boxes. The small wooden shelters might seem like they have plenty of insulation for ...

Navigating a city is hard enough if you're a human with two good legs and Google Maps. But if you're a bird, the perils of the urban environment are far more varied. In spite of this, bird life is ...