Here's why birds aren't flocking to nest in your birdhouse. Getty Images / catnap72 A highlight for any Southern bird enthusiast is seeing their favorite birds congregate in the yard or garden, ...

Many of our favorite songbirds use birdhouses for nesting and staying warm in winter. Birdhouses provide a suitable place for birds to raise young when the habitat doesn't—which is often the case in ...

Learn how to make birdhouses by using recycled wood and screws. Choose what birdhouse hole size is best to attract beneficial birds to your property. What’s more exciting than the appearance of a ...

Start by providing food, including fruiting shrubs, and birdseed in feeders or on the ground. Many birds prefer feeding in spots where there is some protection from predators; planting shrubs and ...

Dear EarthTalk: Is putting out birdhouses and/or bird feeders good or bad for the local ecosystem? – Mary B., Bowie, MD While putting up a bird house or bird feeder is a great way to attract birds to ...

With their colorful plumage and soft, cooing songs, birds are fascinating to watch. And there’s another good reason to do bird watching — it’s said to reduce stress and anxiety levels. You don’t have ...

Last week, I talked about putting up birdhouses for bluebirds and tree swallows, but there are a number of other birds that will appreciate a man-made nesting box. Any bird that nests in a tree cavity ...

Every other Friday, the Outside/In team answers one listener question about the natural world. This week, Brittany asked: "Do birds prefer birdhouses that are natural wood or painted? All four of my ...

Bird hotels in Indonesia try to attract swiftlets, whose edible nests are a delicacy in China. The swiftlet nests, made of dried saliva, are used to make bird's nest soup. Farmers compete to attract ...