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 ...

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 ...

New research reveals the impact of discarded plastic materials on young birds—with chicks dying after becoming entangled in ...

You won't believe your eyes when you see this unique bird observatory that mimics a bird's egg and is constructed from sustainable materials. See it here.

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.

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 supportive environment can bring out the best in an individual — even for a bird. After an E.coli outbreak in 2006 devastated the spinach industry, farmers were pressured to remove natural habitat ...

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.

Global bird sightings from citizen scientists and view into “climate niches” reveals unexpected risks for some birds.

Learn which materials are safe for birds building nests, and which can be harmful.