Many of our birds are cavity nesters, that is, they nest in holes in trees and fence posts. Woodpeckers can use their strong bills to chisel holes to create their own cavities.

For that reason, I generally don’t consider them homes. But the analogy is apt, if only to convey the uniqueness of their ...

Birds make nests over front doors, on porches and patios, even on cars. If you can’t leave it alone entirely, here’s how to keep one safe.

For such a tiny bird, its nest is more a work of art than a means of shelter. This video by thehummingbirdslover_s shows the final result, but here’s the process from start to finish. View this ...

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.

One Bird Nest, 30 Years of Human Trash. A coot’s nest reveals that what humans throw away doesn’t really go away. By Emily Anthes. April 3, 2025. Share full article. 0.