Nests are not just found in trees, the city reminded residents. Many birds nest in shrubs, ground vegetation, gravel, stream banks and a variety of human-made structures. If a bird is observed ...

This is a great time of year to see birds’ nests. A search for bird nests is like an archaeological dig, without the ground and without the dig. Shrubs and trees are naked, allowing an open ...

A barred owl made quite a stir in Arlington, Virginia, over the Christmas holiday. The bird evidently was playing Santa Claus ...

In the vast urban sprawl of Arizona, the habitat of the tiny western burrowing owl is being destroyed—prompting ...

It’s nesting season again. For something so basic and so essential to avian life, I believe that the act of nesting is misunderstood by many. Let’s go over some very basic stuff and ...

Utah biologists have been studying the state’s most elusive bird to learn more about its behavior and how to protect it in ...

Here’s the Central Texas bird forecast for the month, courtesy of Travis Audubon. Learn more about Central Texas birds and bird-related events for all ages at travisaudubon.org or by calling ...

Keying off the mesmerizing New York story of two red-tailed hawks in love, living and struggling on Fifth Avenue, the play Pecking Order has some excellent elements, but ultimately disappoints.

“For nearly 250 years, we called the bald eagle the national bird when it wasn’t,” said Jack Davis, co-chair of the National ...

People traipse cross-country to see clouds of kites, or to catch a glimpse of a golden eagle in its highland home, and webcams fixed on the nests of ospreys, owls and peregrine falcons draw huge ...

Unfortunately, the most common falcon, American kestrel, is on a downward slide, although it is still easily the most frequent of Ohio’s falcons. American kestrels are about the size of a blue jay and ...

It's always a delight when cardinals pass by our homes. To encourage these feathered friends to nest in your yard, follow these helpful tips.