To the non-discerning eye, any bundle of twigs in a tree is a birds nest, but look a bit closer and what you're seeing may be a squirrel drey.

They twist and turn across the sky in dense, whirling formations—murmurations of birds that seem to move as one, captivating ...

Penderwicks series author Jeanne Birdsall returns with 'The Library of Unruly Treasures,' a lightly fantastical contemporary ...

Plastic baler twine, the thin plastic string used on farms, showed up in nearly 90% of the 600 nests photographed. In nests ...

From Winn-Dixie and Dillard's rooftops to man-made rafts, shorebirds find creative ways to protect their eggs.

Or adding thickness to nest walls and improving insulation? Spider silk has good tensile strength and it’s sticky, finding a use in the nests of several bird species.

A new study reveals that plastic-filled nests are causing fatal entanglements in baby birds, even far from the ocean.

Birds often nest in dryer vents for warmth and shelter, especially in spring. A blocked vent is a fire hazard—stop using the dryer and call a professional for help. Prevent future issues with a ...

Discover how to safely identify and remove bird nests from your dryer vent. Learn preventive measures and when to call a professional for help with bird nests in dryer vents.

Sometimes birds nest in inconvenient spots, though, like flower pots, planters, and hanging baskets. If you're tempted to remove a nest that a bird plopped in the middle of your petunias, read this ...

Officials discovered a piping plover nestled on a fireworks launchpoint before the show was about to begin, Montauk officials said.

Home » Wildlife » Why Do Some Birds Lay Their Eggs in Other Nests? The avian world is brimming with fascinating behaviors, and among the most intriguing is the practice of brood parasitism—where ...