AZ Animals on MSN

Squirrel Nest vs. Bird Nest — How to Tell the Difference

To better understand their appearance and makeup, especially in comparison to bird nests, here are some specifics to keep in mind: Squirrel nests use many of the same materials as bird nests, and ...
Birds & Blooms on MSN

Is That a Tree Swallow in my Bluebird House?

Bluebirds aren't the only species to use nest boxes! Learn about tree swallows' nesting habits and how to choose a swallow ...
WUNC

When birds build nests, they're also building a culture

Neighboring groups of birds within the same species can create very different-looking nests — showing that their nest-building choices aren't solely controlled by instinct and the environment. Instead ...
WUWM

Chirp Chat: How do birds build nests in Wisconsin? With twigs, mud, spiderweb and more

A male and female Baltimore oriole feed their young while perched on their hanging nest, which is made of materials like thin twigs, plant cotton and bark strips. Spring is in the air — which means ...
Northcountrypublicradio.org

When birds build nests, they're also building a culture

Nest-building isn't just instinct. Birds can learn from others, letting groups within one species develop their own distinctive nest-building... When birds build nests, they're also building a culture ...
Houston Public Media

When birds build nests, they're also building a culture

A white-browed sparrow weaver inspects a roost under construction, after just receiving some grass brought by another member of its group. (Maria Cristina Tello-Ramos) Neighboring groups of birds ...
OPB

When birds build nests, they’re also building a culture

Maria Cristina Tello-Ramos Neighboring groups of birds within the same species can create very different-looking nests — showing that their nest-building choices aren’t solely controlled by instinct ...