Eastern bluebirds (Sialia sialis), often referred to as “harbingers of spring,” are small — about 7 inches — cavity nesters often found near meadows. A relative of the robin, this native songbird ...

With the recent rain and wind, the thoughts of many animal-lovers no doubt turned to the wild animals and stray pets that had to endure the dramatic weather. Among the most vulnerable animals at this ...

Bluebird houses are simple to build and rarely take more than a single, 6-foot board, a handful of nails and some quality time with family members. Arkansas Game and ...

Most birds spend several days, to as long as two weeks getting their home just right. But a pair of mourning doves can quickly throw together a loose platform of sticks in just a few hours. The ...

Last month, I wrote about Stiles Thomas, who six decades ago was known as “the bluebird man of Bergen County.” Over five years, Stiles put up almost 200 bluebird boxes in Allendale, Saddle River, ...

DEAR JOAN: A pair of cooing mourning doves are building their nest on our patio table. I love all our birds and am torn between cleaning it up and waiting for nature’s show. There is a big problem ...