Birds have learned to adapt to any environment and build a nest anywhere that fits their needs. Each species has their own unique nesting habits, but many are incredible architects, able to construct ...

Cavity-nesting birds, like this black-cheeked woodpecker in Ecuador, rely on natural cavities, like the hole in this tree for nesting and reproductive success. (Daniel Karp, UC Davis) With an ...

The difference between nesting boxes and birdhouses can be difficult to define. For example, it might seem obvious that a nesting box is somewhere for birds to nest and lay eggs, but what's a birdbox?

Strips of sharp metal pins are meant to keep birds away from buildings. Some birds are stealing them to build their nests. A nest made from metal pins and other materials collected by magpies, found ...

Neighboring groups of birds within the same species can create very different-looking nests — showing that their nest-building choices aren't solely controlled by instinct and the environment. Instead ...

Maghaberry prisoners have created dozens of nesting and breeding boxes for endangered birds at Castle Espie in Northern Ireland. More than 30 have been made for the wetland reserve on the banks of ...

Efforts are under way in the Conamara region of Galway to increase the population of barn owls. The barn owl is one of Ireland's most recognisable and admired birds. However, they are a species that ...

Dr. Rohwer is the curator of birds and mammals at the Cornell University Museum of Vertebrates. Most birds go to great lengths to hide their nests. So when I find one, invariably so carefully crafted ...

At the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center in Jasper County the other day, I nearly stumbled upon a killdeer plopped down on a swath of bare, gravel-covered ground. I quickly realized that the bird was ...

With the breeding season in full swing, wildlife experts are calling on bird lovers to make sure visitors to their gardens have the best food available. Speaking to Express.co.uk, Sean McMenemy, a ...

Post box in rural County Roscommon closed since May 14 due to nesting birds A post box at Cox's Cross near Dangan, County Roscommon, which was closed due to nesting birds Photo: Gerry Faughnan A group ...