Global warming may be causing birds to alter their nesting habits, according to a new study that found that some species in Chicago are laying their eggs, on average, nearly a month earlier than usual ...

Giving your pet bird a comfortable nesting environment is crucial for its health and happiness. These nests also add a touch of decor to your feathered friend’s habitat while they’re breeding. Many ...

From purple martins to barn swallows, find out how to spot and identify 8 members of the swallow bird family during summer.

One of the tiniest birds plays a surprisingly large role in conservation advancement. Hummingbirds are beloved by many. Because the public is so fond of these gorgeous little birds, they help draw ...

It’s that time of year when our feathered friends follow that age old quest to nest. This results in quite an opportunity for all the birders (aka birdwatchers) out there including yours truly. I was ...

Some Chicago birds are nesting nearly a month earlier than they did more than a century ago. And like some other shifts happening around the Great Lakes region as temperatures rise and the timing of ...

When Elise Lauderdale heard that the owner of her apartment complex planned to powerwash the entire building, she had a feeling it might end badly for the barn swallows nesting on her balcony. Sure ...