Spring is in the air — which means nest-making season is upon us! For this month’s Chirp Chat, Lake Effect’s Xcaret Nuñez ...

Plastic waste has let common coots reuse nests year after year. Scientists have now used the trash layers to date how old nests are.

Each year, these birds typically build new, bowl-shaped nests using leaves, rushes and reeds. But, while nesting in cities, they often supplement these natural, biodegradable materials with man ...

For example, they typically use natural materials that can expand, like plant fibers and spider silk ... hummingbird nest box ...

Bird nests typically have two layers: a sturdy outer layer made of structural materials like twigs and grass for support, and a softer inner layer lined with finer materials such as feathers ...

What are birds' nests made from? Birds use a range of materials to build their nests, including sticks, lichen, spider silk, bark and mud. Different birds make different nests. Some nests are as ...