First determine if the baby bird is a nestling or fledgling. The arrival of spring brings many changes to our natural surroundings. Flowers bloom, barren trees fill with leaves, and occasionally, baby ...

The time-worn adage follows: "In like a lion; out like a lamb." It's a fit-enough description of the stormy weather here in central Oklahoma during this month of the year. The ferocity of Oklahoma's ...

FOX CHAPEL, Pa. (KDKA) -- Spring is here, and the Audubon Society of Western Pennsylvania is sharing tips for what to do if you find a baby bird outside of its nest. Because of a mild spring, birds in ...

The first broods of bluebirds, Carolina wrens, and chickadees have fledged. So should we rid the nest boxes of old nest material and all its mess as soon as babies fledge? Research says, that depends.

Many years ago, on our way to shul, my daughters and I encountered a baby bird on the sidewalk. It was apparent from its downy fur, tiny size and outraged squawks that it was newly hatched. Clearly, ...

Nests can be found anywhere birds are found. Here, many of our species are forest nesters appreciative of the leafy camouflage protecting them from predators. They come in all sizes from the large ...

“Do birds reuse their nests? asks Birds & Blooms reader Liza Peniston of Augusta, Kansas. The short answer is that it depends on the species. Some large birds may use the same nest for years, but most ...

TALLULAH FALLS, Ga. — Ravens are a rare sight in the Peach State, but even rarer is a raven’s nest. Birdwatchers at Tallulah Gorge State Park in northeast Georgia made the “extraordinary” find. The ...