The researchers noted that old nesting material can be host to harmful parasites like red mites and too much plastic in the nest increases the risk of entanglement for the birds, sometimes ...

Look inside the nests of Eurasian coots, and you’ll find a surprising history of human plastic production. Much like tree rings hold climate records, bird nests preserve an unintentional archive ...

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 ...

Because plastic debris and other litter are abundant in nature, it is no wonder that birds use plastic in their nests. While birds, in their own way, recycle garbage abandoned by humans, they harm ...

BOMDILA, 16 Mar: A shocking discovery was made in Chug valley in West Kameng district, where an abandoned bird’s nest partially built with plastic materials was found. This unsettling revelation ...

Edible bird’s nest is made by a species of cave-dwelling swiftlets. Weaved from their saliva and harvested in caves and man-made nesting houses, bird’s nests are then painstakingly cleaned ...

Plans to redevelop the old Bird’s Nest Motel in Skaneateles remain stalled despite previous proposals. Developer Rick Moscarito scrapped an initial plan for a hotel and spa in favor of upscale ...

Charity Manx BirdLife which runs the reserve said that sand martins, small migratory birds, currently nest in the working quarry near the reserve. However, due to a changing landscape, the sites ...

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 ...