Birds primarily use nesting boxes to raise their young in spring and summer, but a simple change can turn the abandoned shelter into a warm winter roost.

L.F. asks: “Once a mom and dad have raised their young (in a birdhouse), and have 'kicked' the kids out, is it safe to clean out the birdhouse? I ask this because I wonder if some other bird might ...

Gardeners have been advised to do one thing to their nesting boxes to attract robins in January. The red-breasted birds are associated with Christmas, as during winter, the UK population may increase ...

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Space to play or pause, M to mute, left and right arrows to seek, up and down arrows for volume. You can help native wildlife in your area by installing a nest box in ...