To assess the effect of the sparrow-weaver’s nest structures, she observed both naturally occurring nests and those that had fallen in the wind, which she relocated to trees without nests.

When it comes to home-building, some birds put even the finest architects to shame. Their nests are not just shelters but marvels of design, engineering, and instinct. From hanging woven baskets to ...

Birds, for the most part, do not live in nests. These complex structures, sometimes meticulously assembled for more than a month, tend to be used for the express purposes of incubating eggs and ...

Alaska: 2 Endangered Bird Species Eskimo curlew (Numenius borealis) Short-tailed Albatross (Phoebastria albatrus) The Eskimo curlew population in Alaska has dropped to only around 50 individuals ...

He adds that the children take great delight in watching the nests in process of construction, and in the rearing and education of the young birds afterward.

Work on the Carroll Cropper Bridge, which connects Kentucky and Indiana over the Ohio River, is progressing after a delay caused by a rare bird species nesting under the structure. (WKRC file) ...

How to Keep Nesting Shorebirds Safe Over the Fourth of July Holiday Weekend Don’t set off fireworks near bird colonies Instead of setting off your own fireworks on the beach, Powers suggests ...

Snug Harbor Condominiums has lost power multiple times this week alone, and residents say its been happening for years.