Many people love to support their backyard birds with food and water, but they don’t always realize they can also provide nesting materials in spring. However, choosing the right materials can be ...

Most local resident birds start nest building as early as they deem doable. They grab prime territory before migrating summer nesters arrive, establish homestead rights by at least beginning a nest, ...

Birds primarily use nesting boxes to raise their young in spring and summer, but a simple change can turn the abandoned shelter into a warm winter roost.

A bird’s primary consideration when choosing a nesting site is security. Protection from predators and proximity to food and water is of vital importance to the success of a bird’s offspring. Abundant ...

Learn how to choose the best birdhouse for North Texas birds, from traditional to smart options, with expert advice on size, ...

Picture a bird’s nest. Chances are, what comes to mind is a woven basket of twigs and plant fibers—you might not imagine a crown of metal spines. But that’s exactly how some crows and magpies in ...

The material a bird selects for its nest depends on the dimensions of its beak, according to researchers. The material a bird selects for its nest depends on the dimensions of its beak, according to ...