Home tweet home! Learn about the many distinct types of bird nests and the different locations where you might find a bird ...

First, it's important to understand the difference between a nestling and a fledgling. These refer to the different developmental stages of a baby bird. "Nestlings are very young birds with little to ...

I am sometimes asked where I get ideas for weekly columns. Usually, the inspiration comes from a backyard bird or a morning walk, or when the neighbor’s dog finds a ruffed grouse nest, grabs an egg ...

Golden-crowned kinglets are the tiniest songbirds that can survive a Maine winter. They do so by making lots of babies, perpetuating the species despite the high mortality induced by harsh winter ...

Giving your pet bird a comfortable nesting environment is crucial for its health and happiness. These nests also add a touch of decor to your feathered friend’s habitat while they’re breeding. Many ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. The time-worn adage follows: "In like a lion; out like a lamb." It's a fit-enough description of the stormy weather here in ...

New Zealand was once a quiet world ruled almost entirely by birds. For millions of years, the islands had no native land mammals besides bats. Without foxes, weasels, or wild cats, birds faced little ...

The thunder rolled and lightning danced among the jagged peaks as a summer rainstorm soaked the alpine meadows of California’s Sierra Nevada. Our parkas were zipped tight and heads down as we plodded ...

When you’re working or spending time in your yard, take note of the location of any birds’ nests in and around your garden. “When you know where birds are nesting, you can work mindfully around these ...

At the Charlie Elliott Wildlife Center in Jasper County the other day, I nearly stumbled upon a killdeer plopped down on a swath of bare, gravel-covered ground. I quickly realized that the bird was ...