Bird nests use long, stiff rods that interlock through friction and shape. Vibration strengthens the structure.

Have you ever wondered why these small, onomatopoeic birds arrive weeks before ... suitable nest spots and begin the nest-building or renovating process. But they generally take a leisurely approach ...

A natural landmark along Menoher Boulevard – an oak tree in which two bald eagles nested – was toppled by strong winds this week. But signs in the skies indicate both birds survived the storm, ...

A raccoon caused a large number of outages in northwestern Connecticut last month. Those types of animal power outages are ...

After some 20 years nesting near the Highway 44 bridge over the Sacramento River, big changes are happening with Redding's bald eagle pair.

In a remarkable new study, crows demonstrated an intuitive grasp of geometry—identifying irregular shapes without training.

And on all sides, the air is alive with the songs of desert birds. The deserts of the Southwest provide excellent birding. These arid lands support a rich variety of birds, including some birds that ...

A brave hummingbird does what she can to fight a fire in Sascha Alper’s new book. It was one of the last projects illustrator ...

About 90 kilometers (56 miles) southeast of Cape Town lies the tranquilly-named town of Betty’s Bay in South Africa, home to ...