We noticed the robin nest on April 25, anchored over a narrow crevice between the meter and solar switchbox next to the utility-room door. We use that door a lot, so the nest must have been built ...

The sight of a flock of robins poking about in the grass in search of a juicy worm is a delight to observe in the spring. These early birds, whose cheerful chirps and playful hop-hop-hoppin’ just make ...

Bluebirds, chickadees and house wrens might adopt a nest box, but then again, house sparrows compete fiercely for these, too. A great book for learning about birds’ nesting habits is “Into the Nest: ...

With early nesting season beginning in February, many of our resident garden birds are already scouting for suitable sites to make their home. But simply hanging a nest box and hoping for the best isn ...

A: Many, if not most songbirds, raise but one brood a summer in the Berkshires and will use a nest only once, starting over if a second brood is in the offing. The American robin will fledge young one ...

Find out how to create a welcoming habitat for these cheerful winged visitors. Robins don't all migrate in the winter, but they move around locally in their search for food. Pesticide-free landscapes ...

Robins don't all migrate in the winter, but they move around locally in their search for food. Pesticide-free landscapes and lawns with an abundance of worms, bugs, and fruit are the most attractive ...