Barn-swallow nests are marvels of construction. Adult birds fly to the sides of bayous, ditches and creeks or to roadside water puddles to pick up tiny mud pellets, which they mix with grass twigs.

“Unfortunately, barn swallows build their nest out of mud, and got the name barn swallow ‘cause they like to build under eaves of houses, barns, porches, sheds that they can be kind of messy ...

Barn swallows construct nests in the shape of a cup. If the nest is on a ledge, it will have a rim maybe 3 inches across. If built against a vertical surface, the cup will have a half-shaped rim.

Barn swallows, infamous for their mud nests in doorways, are returning. Once they make a nest, you can't legally remove them. Here's what you need to know.

Federal law prohibits disturbing barn swallows once they nest, so take preventative action now Whether you love watching barn swallows up close or dread the mess they leave behind, a Texas A&M ...

Barn swallows absolutely love flies of all types but readily take beetles, bees, wasps, ants, moths, and other flying insects -- mostly caught on the wing. They seem to prefer, however, big bugs ...

DEAR HELOISE: Our residential neighborhood has barn swallows. In mid-May, we realized that they had built a beautiful nest in the corner of our very small porch, and a female sat on it as the male ...

After spending the winter in South America, barn swallows will soon be arriving at Fox River Park in Waukesha County — and they'll be in nesting mode. Conservation biologist Julia Robson says ...

Whether you hate the mess barn swallows leave or enjoy being able to watch them up close, a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert encourages you to plan for these ...