Birds & Blooms on MSN

The Ball of Leaves in Your Tree Is (Probably) Not a Bird Nest

Not every nest in trees is a bird nest! Here's what a squirrel nest looks like and how to deter squirrels from nesting in ...
AZ Animals on MSN

Squirrel Nest vs. Bird Nest — How to Tell the Difference

To better understand their appearance and makeup, especially in comparison to bird nests, here are some specifics to keep in ...
Popular Science

Birds have ‘culture.’ Just look at these nests.

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent every weekday. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. In the thorny acacia trees of the Kalahari Desert, avian ...
KUOW

When birds build nests, they're also building a culture

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 ...
New Hampshire Public Radio

Something Wild: Home Tweet Home, a bird nest quiz

Here’s a fun quiz to celebrate bird nesting season in New Hampshire. Listen to this episode and see how many bird nests you can identify, just by hearing a description! Bird species choose different ...
CU Boulder News & Events

Small bird, big trick: How a hummingbird chick acts like a caterpillar to survive

When Jay Falk and Scott Taylor first saw the white-necked Jacobin hummingbird chick in Panama’s dense rainforest, the bird biologists didn’t know what they were looking at. The day-old bird, smaller ...