It’s nesting season again. For something so basic and so essential to avian life, I believe that the act of nesting is misunderstood by many. Let’s go over some very basic stuff and ...

Birds, such as blue and great tits, use fur to line their nests, exposing their offspring to pesticides used in veterinary treatments.

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 the conclusion of researchers from New York's Cornell University, who found birds that line their nests with snakeskin are less likely to have their eggs eaten by predators. "We think that ...

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

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.

Architects created a water tower habitat that serves both humans and animals in a biodiversity protection zone in Luxembourg.

Northumberland Wildlife Trust is urging people to install nest boxes for National Nest Box Week. The initiative, running from February 14 to 21, aims to provide homes for birds as natural nesting ...

Bald eagles were a rare sight in Ohio, but their population has come soaring back. Now, they're seen across the state. Here's ...

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 ...