Regular bird boxes don't work in winter because most bird nesting boxes are designed for spring and summer breeding rather than winter survival. During colder months, birds must cope with low ...

When summer temperatures rise, backyard birds can face life-threatening conditions inside their nesting boxes. The small wooden shelters might seem like they have plenty of insulation for ...

The Greenwich Audubon Center is hosting an afternoon of building and discovery, as families can learn how to support birds through the creation of their very own nest box on Saturday afternoon, March ...

Duck boxes provide vital nesting sites for wood ducks and other cavity-nesting species, combating habitat loss and protecting ...

Raritan Headwaters Association, the nonprofit watershed watchdog, will offer “how to” workshops on building rain barrels and bluebird nest boxes. The rain barrel workshop will be held on Saturday, ...

There has been a decline in once-common garden birds in recent years and it’s thought to be caused by a shortage of natural nesting sites. Nest boxes like this one provide a solution to that problem, ...

Want to have an owl nest in your backyard? It's time to start to thinking about building a nesting box for your backyard. Surprisingly, winter is the best time to put up an owl nesting box. You could ...

Introduction Different species of birds lay their eggs in a variety of places. Some birds build tiny nests in bushes, and some build enormous nests in tall trees. Some lay their eggs directly on the ...