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 ...

Close scrutiny of this particular House Wren nest shows the use of twigs, pine needles, grasses, feathers, and even some squirrel fur, but the real sign of success is the beautiful clutch of tiny ...

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 ...

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 ...

July is one of the most underappreciated months for bird watching. Spring migration has wrapped up (this seems to get the ...

British spring is almost here, and wrens are already scouting hidden corners of your garden. Choose the right nest box now and they may settle within weeks. On a grey late-winter morning your garden ...

Seven house wren chicks have successfully fledged, leaving behind clues to their healthy development. Bill Danielson explains ...

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 ...

I’m not sure why I’ve always loved nature so much, but one thing that had an overwhelming influence on my early worldview is memories of my dad reading me bedtime stories from "The Burgess Animal Book ...