Cold weather like we’ve had in recent weeks rarely deters early cavity-nesting birds. I already have a Carolina wren nest with four eggs about to hatch and several complete bluebird clutches. Nesting ...

Carolina wrens are as festive now, during the twilight of summer nesting, as they were at the dawn of spring breeding. The diminutive wren shows up in neighborhood yards, flitting around flowerpots, ...

The house wren is a plain looking songbird, but its bubbling songs and nonstop activity make this cavity nester a pleasure to ...

Cold weather like we’ve had in recent weeks rarely deters early cavity-nesting birds. I already have a Carolina wren nest with four eggs about to hatch and several complete bluebird clutches. Nesting ...

Carolina wrens, unlike house wrens, live here year-round. So Carolinas have a wing up, so to speak, on house wrens: They get first choice on nesting quarters. In fact, they’re well along with nest ...

As colder weather approaches, I often get questions about winter roosting boxes. Many cavity-nesting birds roost (that is, sleep) in natural cavities, nest boxes or specially designed roosting boxes.

Ms. Renkl is a contributing Opinion writer who covers flora, fauna, politics and culture in the American South. Spring is proceeding apace in this yard, despite my worst fears. For 28 of the 29 years ...

Not everyone wants birdhouses. Even without houses there are still plenty of ways to help birds nest successfully in your yard. Species regularly nesting in houses - eastern bluebirds, tufted titmice, ...

Spring is here, and love is in the air. Birds are romancing each other, and new nests are being built all around. I know you have seen the birds and heard their different songs. They are busy at work, ...