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

Wild birds are fun to watch at backyard bird feeders, and by feeding on insects, they are a natural form of pest control. But when birds start to nest on your porch, in your attic, or other ...

You've no doubt seen the metal spikes that are placed on the outside of buildings to keep birds from roosting. Well, it has been discovered that magpies and crows are actually using those spikes in ...

Nesting season has arrived, and Arcata is reminding the community to be careful around the birds. The city asked residents to check for active nests before trimming or removing vegetation. The federal ...

It is spring in the northern hemisphere and birds initiate the remarkable architectural feat of building a home for the young. How is this accomplished? Hormones and Getting in the Mood Much of the ...

Watching birds as they build their nests, lay eggs, incubate, hatch, and raise their young can be a truly joyful experience. Humans are often fascinated by the dedication shown by birds throughout the ...

The calendar says that it’s winter. But for much of the natural world in coastal California, life is clearly awakening as abundant water and already lengthening days give their cues. Grasses are green ...

Black Skimmer and chicks resting on the beach. Photo credit: Walker Golder/Audubon With the Fourth of July only a couple of weeks away, people are starting to think about how they will celebrate. For ...

New signs have started popping up around parts of West Seattle, warning people to beware of dive-bombing crows. The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife warns that crows are typically more ...

Travis Koons, director of the Bird Alliance of Oregon’s Wildlife Care Center, said people should “just admire” crows.