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 ...

Ever caught a bird flying around, gathering twigs, leaves, or even bits of fabric, and wondered what it’s up to? Well, these aren’t random objects– it’s carefully building a home. Bird nests may look ...

Birds who grew up with an adult present are faster at building their nests Scientists used to think birds build nests that look like the one they were born in — generation after generation. But new ...

When you think of nests, you probably think of birds, but nesting isn't just for feathered fauna. There are several species of mammals that make nests, and most of them belong to the order of rodents.

Artist and ecologist collaborate on a unique art project to examine how cormorants use human-made materials in their nests Cole Swanson Cole Swanson is a Toronto-based artist that likes to explore the ...

How does a disposable face mask find itself lodged in the branches of a massive evergreen tree some 60 feet up in the air? The tricksy answer is that it doesn't: masks are inanimate objects and can't ...

Three burgundy speckled eggs are in a bird's nest - Kdp/Getty Images No matter how many birdhouses you hang around your yard, birds will make a nest anywhere they feel safe. In your trees or bushes?