The concept of constructing a self-supporting structure made of rods—without the use of nails, ropes, or glue—dates back to Leonardo da Vinci. In the Codex Atlanticus, da Vinci illustrated a design ...

Imagine wandering through a sunlit forest, your eyes catching a flash of color or a curious structure nestled in the branches ...

but it serves several functions for America’s national bird. Nests typically comprise sturdy branches, twigs, or plant stalks, which serve as the general structure. Bald eagles pad the inside of the ...

The largest bald eagle nest ever recorded measured an incredible 9 feet 6 inches wide and 20 feet deep. Found in St.

Spring is finally here, and with it comes new life and growth. All sorts of animals are getting ready to raise their young, ...

Bird nests use long, stiff rods that interlock through friction and shape. Vibration strengthens the structure.

Something I enjoy keeping an eye out for every spring is the building and occupation of birds’ nests. Every year, the same ...

The structure will be a 30-foot-tall exhibit ... On the ground, there’s also a smaller ADA-accessible bird’s nest. Climbable Aspen Grove on 16th Street Mall (Courtesy of Engineered Artworks ...

Tips about bird nests, eggs and hatchlings by AJC environmental writer and birdwatching enthusiast Charles Seabrook.