Found in woodlands and farmlands across North America, the eastern bluebird is beloved by many for its melodious song and vivid colouring, making it a favourite of birdwatchers. The species is so ...

Birds primarily use nesting boxes to raise their young in spring and summer, but a simple change can turn the abandoned ...

Simon Cherriman was six years old when he first became fascinated by birds. He was lying in bed, sick with chickenpox, when a tiny silvereye flew into his window and stunned itself. "My mum brought it ...

Editor's note: This story was originally published in 2023. Who wants to see an owl? Who wants to hear an owl? Who wants to build homes for an owl? Who? Who? Who? One of the best ways to do that is to ...

Spring is an important time of year for birds to get cracking laying eggs and raising chicks. But first things first they need to build their nests. Each species of bird brings its own style to its ...

Nesting bricks and boxes for Ireland's swift population need to be rolled out nationwide, according to a conservationist leading the fight to reverse the species' decline here. Swifts fly to Ireland ...

So how did humans start building nest boxes? As they started building structures, certain species like the House Sparrow, House Martin, Barn Swallow and Barn Owl took to human-built structures to ...

Feeders, water and birdhouses are three good ways to bring birds to your yard. The latter offers pleasures the former do not. Birds that nest in houses or boxes are obligate cavity nesters: obligated ...

Some bird's nests are more than just twigs — they're protected, purposeful, and best left alone. Here are the ones you should ...