Wild birds are fun to watch at backyard bird feeders, and by feeding on insects, they are a natural form of pest control. But when birds start to nest on your porch, in your attic, or other ...

Use physical barriers like mesh, wire, or by sealing holes and cracks to prevent birds from building nests in unwanted spots. Provide birdhouses and ensure they are placed near native plants and water ...

You know it’s spring when birds start building nests in your door wreath! But what’s so special about your wreath when birds may have plenty of other places they can build in your neighborhood? “Door ...

Birds often nest in dryer vents for warmth and shelter, especially in spring. A blocked vent is a fire hazard—stop using the dryer and call a professional for help. Prevent future issues with a metal ...

Harold F. of Akron, OH is the creator of the Bird Nest Stopper, a foam insert designed to fill structural angles on homes, garages, carports, and other buildings. The insert helps prevent birds from ...

In mid-June, your reporter briefly thrust his phone over this nest in a front-porch flower basket, just to see who was at home. Vancouver Audubon member Susan Saul identified this baby as a dark-eyed ...

Ms. Renkl, a contributing Opinion writer, reports from Nashville on flora, fauna, politics and culture in the American South. Of all the nest boxes in our yard, the Carolina chickadees always choose ...

Eating like a bird might be fine for consumers, but eating with birds can be exasperating. Restaurants and hotels with outdoor dining are among the hospitality-oriented businesses that reach out to ...