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

The birds spend most of their lives in the open ocean. Observing birds at sea is nearly impossible, so much about puffins remains a mystery. Ecologists like Erpur Snær Hansen, who leads a team at the ...

What if expiration dates could tell us more than when something goes bad? Scientists have found that dates on plastic food ...

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 ...

Now my home smells fresh, and I know my pets are breathing cleaner air!” – Jordan Gilbert “They removed a bird’s nest from my chimney and made sure it was completely safe for my pets. Very ...

The avian world is brimming with fascinating behaviors, and among the most intriguing is the practice of brood parasitism—where certain birds lay their eggs in the nests of other species. This unusual ...

COLUMBUS, Ohio (WSYX) — The Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR) is calling on residents of Ohio to help monitor the state's bald eagle population by reporting sightings of nests.

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In just the past 30 days, no fewer than 23.3 million birds have been affected in the U.S. including 102 commercial flocks and 49 backyard flocks. H5N1 is showing itself to be a highly persistent ...

A team fighting to recapture an American League East crown has plenty of storylines. On “The Bird’s Nest,” Annie Klaff and I broke down some of the standouts from the early part of camp.