DEAR JOAN: A few months ago, we built a nest box for a screech owl as we had heard some in our area. Now, several months later, after mounting the box in a tree and filling it with wood shavings, ...

Chickadees that live among us are precious neighbors, for they have much information to share in exchange for a spiffy nest box Beginning in the fall of 2018 and continuing today, a large number of ...

Now is the time of the year black-capped chickadees seek nest sites for the breeding season. This species is a year ‘round resident and is considered an obligate cavity nester and will use nest boxes ...

Black-capped and mountain chickadees are closely-related species that co-occur in Boulder County but occupy different habitats based on elevation. The Boulder Chickadee Study leverages an extensive ...

In June, if you’re observant, a window of nature opens for a short time. By now, common songbirds like chickadees and American robins have finally coaxed their growing young out of their nests and ...

DEAR JOAN: Over the years, we’ve had many broods of chickadees, especially in one particular birdhouse. This year the pattern is different. We watched them build the nest. Next stage should be the ...

Birds are usually very choosy about where to put their nests. Some species prefer a site right next to a tree trunk where the nest is supported by small side branches, while others favor the ends of ...

There are over 20 resident Florida birds that nest in cavities in trees or branches. These include Eastern Bluebird, Carolina Chickadee, Tufted Titmouse, White-breasted Nuthatch, Great-crested ...