From porch lights to dryer vents, birds can nest in the most unexpected spots. Here’s how to make those places less appealing ...
Use physical barriers like mesh, wire, or by sealing holes and cracks to prevent birds from building nests in unwanted spots.
How to choose and position a bird box ...
In a neat experiment on bird interior design, researchers show that finches conceal their nests by deliberately choosing construction materials that blend in with the background of the nest site. The ...
It’s that time of year here in our neck of Pennsylvania when it’s prime nesting season for our feathered friends. Case in point: Our home in Northbrook is now surrounded by nesting birds. These ...
When building a nest, previous experience raising chicks will influence the choices birds make, according to a new study by University of Alberta scientists. The results show that birds that have ...
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 ...