Should You Put Out Dog Hair for Birds to Make Nests?
Will birds use dog hair for building their nests? Find out if experts say you should put out extra pet hair for nesting birds.
Is It Illegal to Knock Down Old Bird Nests?
After nesting season is over, what should you do with the old bird nests? Is it illegal to remove bird...
What Is a Rookery? All About Great Blue Heron Nests
Have you ever seen a great blue heron nest or rookery? Find out where, when, and how these magnificent birds...
Do Woodpeckers Mate for Life?
Discover which woodpeckers mate for life, and which pair up and then split up. Also learn how long pileated woodpeckers...
How to Build an Osprey Nesting Platform
If you want an osprey pair to nest near you, your best bet is to build an osprey platform. Find...
Do Birds Use Birdhouses in the Winter?
Cavity nesting birds may use a birdhouse for winter shelter, but some birds hide out from the freezing cold in...
If a Bird Is Dive-Bombing You, This Is Why
Watch out! Why are birds dive-bombing you? Here's what you should know if a bird is scolding or swooping down...
Can You Touch a Baby Bird or Will the Parents Abandon It?
We've all heard someone say, "Don't touch a baby bird!" Can you help or will the parents abandon it? Here's...
14 Facts That Prove Mother Birds Are Fascinating
From female penguins who create a unique call to orioles weaving elaborate nests, here's why we appreciate the hard work...
Crows Are More Romantic Birds Than You Think
Do crows mate for life? Here's why the American crow is a more romantic bird than you would expect —...
All About Robin Nests and Robin Eggs
Learn where to look for a robin nest, what robin eggs and baby robins look like, how long it takes...
Welcome Nesting Wrens With Wren Houses
Attract nesting Carolina wrens and house wrens by picking the right wren houses. Find out what kind of birdhouse wrens...
How to Choose the Perfect Chickadee Birdhouse
Learn the correct dimensions and essential features to look for in a chickadee birdhouse to give nesting chickadee families a...
What to Do If You Find a Bird Nest With Eggs or a Baby Bird
If you find a bird nest near your door, an abandoned bird nest with eggs, or if you see a...
Do Birds Reuse Nests or Live in Nests Year-Round?
Find out if birds like hummingbirds and robins reuse nests year after year and for multiple broods. Learn about the...
House Hunters: Cavity Nesting Birds
Cavity nesting birds move into a nest box or chisel a home in a tree to raise a family. Discover...
Be a Good Bird Landlord With a Purple Martin House
Purple-hued swallows arrive just in time to select a home for spring nesting season. Use a purple martin house to...
How to Make a DIY Bluebird House
Want to attract bluebirds to nest in your yard? Make a bluebird box! These DIY bluebird house plans meet the...
You Won’t Believe How Fast Mourning Doves Build Nests
You'll be amazed at how fast a pair of mourning doves builds a nest! Learn when (and where) you might spot...
All About Woodpecker Nests and Eggs
Wondering if you've found a woodpecker nest? Learn where they build nests and how many eggs they lay. Plus find...
What Does a Baby Woodpecker Look Like?
That unusual bird might be a juvenile or baby woodpecker! Learn what baby woodpeckers eat, how long they stay in...
Protect the Nest: Do Snakes Eat Birds and Eggs?
If you attract nesting birds, you may worry that snakes eat birds and eggs. Learn how to lower the risk....
Discover How Orioles Weave Elaborate Nests
An oriole nest is unique and different from other bird nests. Learn where and how orioles weave their nests and...
14 Cute and Heartwarming Baby Cardinal Photos
See what a baby cardinal looks like, from egg to fledgling, with photos. Did you know baby cardinals don't have...
Can You Move a Bird Nest Near Your Home?
Birds have a habit of building nests in inconvenient places. Find out when and how you can move a bird...
Female Cowbird: Notorious Nest Invaders
A female cowbird is a dull looking bird with plain plumage that is easy to miss in the backyard. But...
This Is the Only Bird Nesting Material You Should Put Out
Birds are natural architects—they don’t need our assistance to build a nest—but here are some safe bird nesting materials you...
Welcome Feathered Families With Unique Birdhouses
Nest box requirements vary by species, but several characteristics for birdhouses are universal. Follow these guidelines for providing the safest...
Keep House Sparrow Nests out of Bluebird Boxes
Experts reveal how to keep house sparrow nests out of bluebird houses and away from feeders. Win the bluebird nest...
9 Funny Bird Nest Pictures You Need to See
From wrens who nested in the pocket of a pair of jeans to a hummingbird who nested on a chandelier,...
Birding Guidelines: Birdhouse Hole Size Chart
Follow the guidelines on this birdhouse hole size chart to make sure you're offering the right birdhouse for your feathered...
