Researchers in Amsterdam have discovered that Eurasian coots are building nests using plastic waste dating back decades. One nest contained 635 artificial items, including a 1994 FIFA World Cup ...

Many people love to support their backyard birds with food and water, but they don’t always realize they can also provide nesting materials in spring. However, choosing the right materials can be ...

If you end up with a supply of those mesh produce bags, you can recycle them into an easy DIY bird's nest to hang in your garden for your feathered visitors.

DEAR NANCY: It’s never a good time to put dryer lint out for the birds. It’s a tempting choice, being so fluffy, but it doesn’t hold up under chick-raising conditions, and can dissolve in the rain or ...

Learn which materials are safe for birds building nests, and which can be harmful. Many people love to support their backyard birds with food and water, but they don’t always realize they can also ...

DEAR JOAN: A while back you mentioned, I believe, one should put out dryer lint for birds to use as nesting material. Is this the time? DEAR NANCY: It’s never a good time to put dryer lint out for the ...