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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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.

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