How to choose and position a bird box ...

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 ...

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 ...

During the holidays, we received a tufted titmouse nest box, which we mounted on a tree in our side yard. Ridg Gilmer built the box out of reclaimed wood from an old shed on his property. He ...

The best way to attract birds to your birdhouse is to select a house that is correctly sized for the bird you want to attract. Learn more about birdhouses and creating a bird-friendly yard.

Spring nesting season is approaching for UK birds, and wildlife experts say that bird boxes are the key to attracting wrens ...

Feeders, water and birdhouses are three good ways to bring birds to your yard. The latter offers pleasures the former do not. Birds that nest in houses or boxes are obligate cavity nesters: obligated ...

Owl boxes can be one of the greatest additions to your home, as you will not only be building a home for owls but also ensuring your space stays free of rodents. In fact, owls are one of the most ...

Barbara & Dan Gleason Spring is when most birds court, breed and raise young, and they must find — or build — a safe place for eggs and nestlings. Nearly all birds use a nest of some kind, ...