Warm, dry weather isn't great for the UK's rich variety of birdlife who like to enjoy our gardens - but an expert says there ...

“The main reasons for making nests is for protection from predators (and weather phenomena like storms, heavy rain), breeding ...

It’s a tropical plant, after all! Invest in a humidifier or a mister if you live in an especially dry climate. Bird's nest ferns need fertilizing about once a month during their active growing ...

Watering at the base only will allow the leaves to stay dry, lowering the risk of these fungal issues.' If your bird's nest fern is planted in a container with drainage holes and a saucer ...

The Italian ecologist knew the trash hung from the nests of a certain bird, the black kite. But why? Many species of birds decorate their nests to attract a mate—but kites already have partners ...

DEAR NANCY: It’s never a good time to put dryer lint out for the birds. It’s a tempting choice, being so fluffy, but it doesn’t hold up under chick-raising conditions, and can dissolve in the rain or ...

You can also help your local birds in spring by leaving out the materials they need to build nests, such as sticks or dry grass. Other natural materials, such as cotton fluff or feathers, might also ...