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 ...

Your quiet moments watching birds can ripple into big scientific discoveries. With the right tools and mindful monitoring, everyday observations feed into conservation and research. From spotting a ...

A Baltimore oriole nest made of mostly horse hair, and only horse hair, is the best bird nest I have ever seen. It was found in a tree in the yard of a friend. Alex, who showed me the nest, lives on ...

Neighboring groups of birds within the same species can create very different-looking nests — showing that their nest-building choices aren't solely controlled by instinct and the environment. Instead ...

Just like this woman: she went out to a trash bin she had, and when she got there, she found a fuzzy baby bird surprise! Her ...

Robinson, W. Douglas, Styrsky, Jennifer Nesbitt, and Brawn, Jeffrey D. 2005. "Are Artificial Bird Nests Effective Surrogates for Estimating Predation on Real Bird Nests? A Test With Tropical Birds." ...

Wild birds occasionally build their nests in the strangest places, like on top of front door wreaths, hanging flower pots, or dryer vents. If you’ve found a bird’s nest in an inconvenient spot, it’s ...

Georgia’s bird nesting season is underway. Here’s a short primer: Q: How long do birds in Georgia incubate eggs before they hatch? A: It depends on the species — and their sizes. Typically, large ...

It's illegal to move or destroy active bird nests in Florida due to the Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918. Here's what to ...