Making birds comfortable in your yard is one way to keep them coming back, but in the winter you may need to take it a step further with a roosting box.

To protect birds and motorists, engineers build a steel nest box on bridge Two ospreys are currently nesting on top of New York's Bear Mountain Bridge. By Laura Baisas Published Apr 22, 2025 11:56 ...

The first broods of bluebirds, Carolina wrens, and chickadees have fledged. So should we rid the nest boxes of old nest material?

Q: A pair of bluebirds nested in one of our nest boxes this summer, and I'm wondering how summer heat affects the just-hatched young birds. Are they at risk? A: That extremely hot weather in mid ...

The Home You Own What to do if you find a bird nest near your home Birds make nests over front doors, on porches and patios, even on cars. Here’s how to keep one safe.

Add an owl's nest box for a fun, backyard project that will improve the biodiversity of your yard. This science and carpentry based backyard build is perfect for family fun and birdwatching.

Overnight, many birds roost in tree cavities, nest boxes or dense vegetation as protection against the cold. Multiple individuals of some species may even roost together.

Words on Birds: Screech owls roost and nest in boxes By Steve Grinley Dec 1, 2022 Updated Jan 6, 2024 ...

The osprey family nest is in a steel box made to keep the birds and drivers safe. CREDIT: New York State Bridge Authority.

Best boxes for nesting birds What to look for in a bird box Where to site your small-holed nest box Cleaning your bird nest box Nest boxes can be an excellent substitute for the holes found in old ...

Nest boxes help many species of birds, including eastern bluebirds, tree swallows and wood ducks, by providing protection during nesting season.