Wild birds are fun to watch at backyard bird feeders, and by feeding on insects, they are a natural form of pest control. But when birds start to nest on your porch, in your attic, or other ...

It's a good idea to keep birds from nesting on your porch, as they could damage it. Instead, redirect them to other nesting ...

A bird house is a common way to attract birds to your yard, but not every species favor these enclosed spaces. Some birds ...

It's not great to have birds nesting on your porch lights, making a mess with droppings and debris. Help keep them away with ...

Picture a bird’s nest. Chances are, what comes to mind is a woven basket of twigs and plant fibers—you might not imagine a crown of metal spines. But that’s exactly how some crows and magpies in ...

Nesting season has arrived, and Arcata is reminding the community to be careful around the birds. The city asked residents to check for active nests before trimming or removing vegetation. The federal ...

It is spring in the northern hemisphere and birds initiate the remarkable architectural feat of building a home for the young. How is this accomplished? Hormones and Getting in the Mood Much of the ...

A kind of competition has developed between the birds. It involves barn swallows and eastern phoebes, and the stakes are high. Both birds want the same nest site. The phoebes showed up first, as they ...