We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. Birds are one of the many creatures that may make themselves at home on your property regardless of whether you invited them or not. Although ...

After the winter, it's always a joy to see songbirds return to our yards for the spring nesting season. But while many ...

Wild birds occasionally build their nests in the strangest places, like on top of front door wreaths, hanging flower pots, or dryer vents. If you’ve found a bird’s nest in an inconvenient spot, it’s ...

Here’s a fun quiz to celebrate bird nesting season in New Hampshire. Listen to this episode and see how many bird nests you can identify, just by hearing a description! Bird species choose different ...

The thunder rolled and lightning danced among the jagged peaks as a summer rainstorm soaked the alpine meadows of California’s Sierra Nevada. Our parkas were zipped tight and heads down as we plodded ...

Dear Heloise: Please let your readers know that it is illegal to move, destroy or tamper with bird nests, or to possess feathers or any part of wild birds. Some birds reuse nests or return to the same ...

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 ...

If you live in a city or suburb, it can be hard to feel connected to nature. But next time you step outside, pause, look and listen — even in the most densely populated areas, birds are almost ...

THE MET Office has issued a warning to gardeners over trimming their hedges this May. With summer just around the corner, many homeowners will no doubt be prepping their greenery for the warmer ...

A recent study reveals that pet flea and tick treatments are poisoning wild birds. The study found that songbirds that collect and line their nests with pet fur are at greatest risk. “No nest was free ...