One of those delightful chores that signals the beginning of spring is the task of building nest boxes for the birds in my yard. For the past 21 years, I have deployed several nest boxes in the hopes ...

Seven house wren chicks have hatched, transforming a backyard nest into a scene of nonstop feeding, fierce nest defense and ...

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 ...

In 1934 a song called “The Bluebird of Happiness” with lyrics by Edward Heyman hit the airways to popular acclaim. Today, a Chester County woman, Marilyn Michalski of Phoenixville, can lay claim to ...

There are few bird-watching experiences more rewarding than setting up a birdhouse and having a pair of birds select it as their home to raise young. Get ready for an adventure as you witness the ...

At the start of nesting season, a Gazette reporter finds an unusual surprise in a backyard bird feeder and calls on an expert to decipher the gift.

It’s that time of year here in our neck of Pennsylvania when it’s prime nesting season for our feathered friends. Case in point: Our home in Northbrook is now surrounded by nesting birds. These ...