Regular bird boxes don't work in winter because most bird nesting boxes are designed for spring and summer breeding rather than winter survival. During colder months, birds must cope with low ...

When summer temperatures rise, backyard birds can face life-threatening conditions inside their nesting boxes. The small wooden shelters might seem like they have plenty of insulation for ...

Birds instinctively know where to find shelter, but we can help them survive a tough winter, writes Hans Kunze.

One doesn't simply go out and build a nest box all willy-nilly. The box must be planned. The kind of bird it would attract must be considered -- because of its size and shape. What seasons will it be ...