Like most tropical houseplants, the bird’s nest fern likes average indoor temperatures between 60 and 70 degrees Fahrenheit.

For eastern phoebes, a single nest requires so much incubating that splitting up the effort is almost sure to fail.

The wren, meanwhile, continued his rounds, moving from nest box to nest box, laying claim to them all. A female wren, if one ...

In colder places, birds like blackbirds use moss and feathers to keep the nest warm. In hotter areas, they use lighter materials so air can flow through and keep the eggs from overheating. 4 / 6 ...

By Howard Whiteman Murray State University It was an odd place for a hummingbird nest, but there it was. I typically think ...

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 ...

Birds make nests over front doors, on porches and patios, even on cars. If you can’t leave it alone entirely, here’s how to keep one safe.

Dutch doctoral student Auke-Florian Hiemstra excavated a bird nest, and made a startling discovery. From McDonald's lids to face masks, the nest was built with layers of human trash — the oldest ...

Researchers in Europe have found birds making nests from anti-bird spikes on buildings NPR's Scott Simon speaks with biologist Auke-Florian Hiemstra about his study of bird's nests that are made ...