While it may seem like birds will happily nest in any tree, many, such as chickadees, are actually more likely to raise their young in natives, like the American smoketree. When searching for a ...

Except for the barn owl, our region’s birds are predictable when they nest, how often they nest, and for the most part, how ...

The location, shape and construction of a nest is as good a way to identify a species as is feather colour or song is to ...

But before you reach for the pruning shears, there’s a reason to pause and slow down. During spring, many female hummingbirds ...

A video capturing a cat lounging on a tree branch while a bird plucks fur from its coat to build a nest has captivated internet users. In the sunlit yard, the cat remains motionless, seemingly ...

Unlike many other species of backyard birds, hummers shun human-provided nesting spots. Should you be lucky enough to spot a tiny nest in a tree, shrub, or other spot in your garden, it’s ...

Spring is an important time of year for birds to get cracking laying eggs and raising chicks. But first things first they need to build their nests. Each species of bird brings its own style to its ...

“The main reasons for making nests is for protection from predators (and weather phenomena like storms, heavy rain), breeding ...

A bald eagle watches over a pair of eaglets in a nest high in a tree in Washington County recently. The majestic birds can ...

Something Wild is a joint production of New Hampshire Audubon, the Forest Society, and NHPR. Chris Martin has worked for New ...