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 ...

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?

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

To help these hardworking birds care for their young, experts are urging bird lovers to enhance their feeders with high-energy, protein-rich foods. Sean McMenemy, garden wildlife expert and founder of ...

WITH winter fast approaching, birds in your garden will soon struggle with the plummeting temperatures. So if you like having ...

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 ...