Simon Cherriman was six years old when he first became fascinated by birds. He was lying in bed, sick with chickenpox, when a tiny silvereye flew into his window and stunned itself. "My mum brought it ...

One doesn't simply go out and build a nest box all willy-nilly. The box must be planned. The kind of bird it would attract must be considered -- because of its size and shape. What seasons will it be ...

Seeing a bird’s nest in your porches, window panes and more is a pleasing experience. After all, you can witness the origin and growth of life within a few weeks if you do not disturb the birds.

Birdwatching is on the rise, so you might want to learn how to build a birdhouse. According to Geoff LeBaron, director of the National Audubon Society’s Christmas Bird Count, the pandemic was a ...

There are few bird-watching experiences more rewarding than setting up a birdhouse and having a pair of birds select it as their home to raise young. Get ready for an adventure as you witness the ...

DIY bird box expert Wendy Francis lead a build your own masterclass on Riddlesdown, to equip residents with the right tools in time for National Nest Box Week (NNBW), which begins on Valentine's Day.

Birds are stealing the spikes designed to stop them nesting on buildings and using them to build their own nests - behaviour researchers describe as the "ultimate adaptation" to city life. Birds are ...