Birds are resourceful. It's officially spring, which means that it is just about time for birds to start mating, nesting, and laying their eggs. They're finding anything they can to make their nests ...

When we think of glaciers, polar bears and penguins often come to mind. Finches are more associated with backyards than icy ledges, but one species found a way to survive one of Earth’s most extreme ...

We have house finches that recently built a nest under our roof overhang. Had it been a messy house sparrow, or more aggressive barn swallow, my wife would have probably suggested I not let the ...

This article was featured in One Great Story, New York’s reading recommendation newsletter. Sign up here to get it nightly. One day in late May, I spotted some weedy crud on my porch sconce. It looked ...

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 ...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - Which nest is best to eliminate a blood-sucking pest? Scientists seeking to help endangered Galapagos Islands birds survive a deadly parasitic threat put that question to the ...