Dear Readers: Spring is here, and bird-watching is a great pastime. Let's help the birds build a nest. What materials should we gather and leave out for the birds? Here are some hints: Natural arti… ...

Many people love to support their backyard birds with food and water, but they don’t always realize they can also provide nesting materials in spring. However, choosing the righ ...

It’s nesting season, and birds are busy collecting building materials. Unfortunately, they sometimes find man-made objects, which they weave into their nests with deadly consequences. One of … ...

A. Bird nests are a breeding ground for bacteria, so you shouldn’t reuse natural nesting materials. Most nesting materials can be disposed of or composted when your bird is done using them. Q.

The parametrically designed bird observatory is built mainly of natural materials.The large wood panels are made by a file-to-factory Zollinger construction while the slim poles are chestnut.

The Miltona-based artist makes art using natural materials, including bark, gourds and even wasp nests. The Bird Island exhibit will run Sept. 6-26.

Learn which materials are safe for birds building nests, and which can be harmful. 9 Nesting Materials That Are Safe to Leave Out for Birds (and 3 That Aren't) Skip to main content ...