From porch lights to dryer vents, birds can nest in the most unexpected spots. Here’s how to make those places less appealing.

Here’s what to do if a woodpecker starts pecking on your house.

Woodpeckers aren’t trying to be musicians, but they are drummers. You may have heard the familiar drumming of a woodpecker before. They are omnivorous consumers of insects, tree sap and nectar, along ...

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Another example of how birds’ bodies are efficient, light, sturdy and well-prepared for the challenges of the natural ...

An AgriLife Extension expert discusses how to limit barn swallow nests on structures while adhering to federal law.

Many of us enjoy interacting with wild birds — and that can include feeding them. Although it's generally discouraged by councils and rescue groups, some urban ecologists say it's a great way for ...

Canadian-made drones masquerading as peregrine falcons are being used to watch over Australian fruit and almond orchards. The drones come in fixed-wing and flapping wing models that rely on ...

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Feeding our backyard birds brings such joy to many of us. But to keep birds safe while using your feeders, there are a few considerations. “We don’t want feeders to become ecological traps, luring ...