Crows Are More Romantic Birds Than You Think
Do crows mate for life? Here's why the American crow is a more romantic bird than you would expect — and how pairs show affection.
All About Robin Nests and Robin Eggs
Learn where to look for a robin nest, what robin eggs and baby robins look like, how long it takes...
Welcome Nesting Wrens With Wren Houses
Attract nesting Carolina wrens and house wrens by picking the right wren houses. Find out what kind of birdhouse wrens...
How to Choose the Perfect Chickadee Birdhouse
Learn the correct dimensions and essential features to look for in a chickadee birdhouse to give nesting chickadee families a...
What to Do If You Find a Bird Nest With Eggs or a Baby Bird
If you find a bird nest near your door, an abandoned bird nest with eggs, or if you see a...
Do Birds Reuse Nests or Live in Nests Year-Round?
Find out if birds like hummingbirds and robins reuse nests year after year and for multiple broods. Learn about the...
House Hunters: Cavity Nesting Birds
Cavity nesting birds move into a nest box or chisel a home in a tree to raise a family. Discover...
Be a Good Bird Landlord With a Purple Martin House
Purple-hued swallows arrive just in time to select a home for spring nesting season. Use a purple martin house to...
Bird Landscaping: Grow Plants to Help Backyard Birds
Grow bird-friendly plants for food and shelter. For bird landscaping, include berry bushes, evergreens, flowering trees and native plants.
How to Make a DIY Bluebird House
Want to attract bluebirds to nest in your yard? Make a bluebird box! These DIY bluebird house plans meet the...
You Won’t Believe How Fast Mourning Doves Build Nests
You'll be amazed at how fast a pair of mourning doves builds a nest! Learn when (and where) you might spot...
All About Woodpecker Nests and Eggs
Wondering if you've found a woodpecker nest? Learn where they build nests and how many eggs they lay. Plus find...
What Does a Baby Woodpecker Look Like?
That unusual bird might be a juvenile or baby woodpecker! Learn what baby woodpeckers eat, how long they stay in...
Protect the Nest: Do Snakes Eat Birds and Eggs?
If you attract nesting birds, you may worry that snakes eat birds and eggs. Learn how to lower the risk....
Discover How Orioles Weave Elaborate Nests
An oriole nest is unique and different from other bird nests. Learn where and how orioles weave their nests and...
14 Cute and Heartwarming Baby Cardinal Photos
See what a baby cardinal looks like, from egg to fledgling, with photos. Did you know baby cardinals don't have...
Can You Move a Bird Nest Near Your Home?
Birds have a habit of building nests in inconvenient places. Find out when and how you can move a bird...
Female Cowbird: Notorious Nest Invaders
A female cowbird is a dull looking bird with plain plumage that is easy to miss in the backyard. But...
This Is the Only Bird Nesting Material You Should Put Out
Birds are natural architects—they don’t need our assistance to build a nest—but here are some safe bird nesting materials you...
Welcome Feathered Families With Unique Birdhouses
Nest box requirements vary by species, but several characteristics for birdhouses are universal. Follow these guidelines for providing the safest...
Keep House Sparrow Nests out of Bluebird Boxes
Experts reveal how to keep house sparrow nests out of bluebird houses and away from feeders. Win the bluebird nest...
9 Funny Bird Nest Pictures You Need to See
From wrens who nested in the pocket of a pair of jeans to a hummingbird who nested on a chandelier,...
Birding Guidelines: Birdhouse Hole Size Chart
Follow the guidelines on this birdhouse hole size chart to make sure you're offering the right birdhouse for your feathered...
How Long Do Baby Birds Stay in the Nest and More Nest Facts
Discover how long baby birds stay in the nest, how long it takes bird eggs to hatch, how baby birds...
17 Extraordinary Bird Egg Facts
Learn interesting egg facts, including what bird lays pink eggs, what bird lays eggs in another bird's nest and why...
Everything You Need to Know About a Cardinal Nest
Ever wonder about the cardinal nest in your backyard? Learn how (and when) cardinals build their cup-shaped nests with twigs...
How to Recognize Northern Cardinal Eggs
Wondering if the nest in your backyard contains cardinal eggs? Feel confident in your cardinal egg spotting skills with these...
Your Cardinal Birdhouse Questions, Answered
Want to see a family of cardinals in the spring? Find out if you should put up a cardinal bird...
Mystery Solved: Why You Never See a Baby Pigeon
Have you ever wondered why you never seem to see a baby pigeon? Find out the reason, and learn more...
All About Mourning Dove Eggs and Baby Mourning Doves
We share the answers to the most common questions about mourning dove eggs and baby mourning doves, including when they...
When Should I Clean Out Bird Houses?
Our birding experts recommend how and when to clean out bird houses. Also clean out bird houses after hosting roosting...
