Birds build nests out of whatever they find. Today, that includes trash.

When we think of bird nests, most of us imagine a simple bundle of twigs tucked in a tree branch. But that common image is just one part of a much bigger story. Around the world, birds have found ...

Bird nests can vary from crude and simple to intricate and complex. Predators, weather, habitat and the availability of materials are contributing factors to the nest location and design.

Several birds and eggs that were rescued from fire-affected areas by the Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center are thriving, the nonprofit says.

Here’s a fun quiz to celebrate bird nesting season in New Hampshire. Listen to this episode and see how many bird nests you can identify, just by hearing a description! Bird species choose ...

Helping students both academically and professionally is one of the many thoughtful acts that Bird is known for. It’s no wonder The Argonaut newsroom was renamed “The Bird’s Nest” to honor its former ...

Some birds use mud to either build or shore up their nests, so leaving a muddy patch of ground unadorned would be appreciated by them.

Instead of dismantling the nests, workers installed modular steel boxes so that the birds have a safer place to nest that contains any potential debris that might fall out.

Cartoon by Bill Bramhall for April 18, 2025.