This is a great time of year to see birds’ nests. A search for bird nests is like an archaeological dig, without the ground and without the dig. Shrubs and trees are naked, allowing an open ...

A museum curator with a ladder showed that birds that build cavity-style nests are able to protect their eggs with the skin shed by snakes. By Kate Golembiewski In 1889, the naturalist Allan ...

By protecting habitats, we safeguard individual bird species and ensure the health and resilience of entire ecosystems, ...

The wildlife charity says homes with fireplaces cannot use or light them if they discover birds living in their chimney breast. Those who use their chimney, such as for a log burner, coal fireplace, ...

When a bird drapes its nest with snake skin ... to use shed snake skins in their construction than birds that build open-cup nests, and this practice helps deter predators from eating the eggs.

When a bird drapes its nest with snake skin ... to use shed snake skins in their construction than birds that build open-cup nests, and this practice helps deter predators from eating the eggs.

These celebrations often coincide with nesting season, reinforcing a deep respect for the habitats where birds build their nests. This cultural connection fosters a sense of stewardship ...