Nesting season is not done yet! Learn the bird nesting basics of these late nesters and find out how to attract them to your ...
Protect nesting birds without disrupting them.
Spring is when most birds court, breed and raise young, and they must find — or build — a safe place for eggs and nestlings. Nearly all birds use a nest of some kind, but construction varies widely ...
During their spring migration, billions of birds fly from their southern wintering habitats. After the spring breeding season ends and as fall and winter approach in the northern latitudes, they begin ...
Migratory birds use “weather windows” to help conserve their energy during their travels. There are plenty of tools to help you track spring bird migration. April has officially arrived, and in many ...
It’s the time of year when the natural alarm clock of bird song might wake you up earlier than you want. Birds are a part of our landscape all year round, but in the spring, especially before the ...
Whether you love watching barn swallows up close or dread the mess they leave behind, a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert encourages you to take preventative action before the birds begin ...
A Baltimore oriole nest made of mostly horse hair, and only horse hair, is the best bird nest I have ever seen. It was found in a tree in the yard of a friend. Alex, who showed me the nest, lives on ...
A male and female Baltimore oriole feed their young while perched on their hanging nest, which is made of materials like thin twigs, plant cotton and bark strips. Spring is in the air — which means ...
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 ...