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How to upgrade a bird nesting box to keep birds coming to your yard all winter

Birds primarily use nesting boxes to raise their young in spring and summer, but a simple change can turn the abandoned ...
Ocracoke Observer

Ocracoke’s beach-nesting birds continue to struggle

American Oystercatcher nesting on Ocracoke Island. Photo P. Vankevich By Peter Vankevich Here is a 2025 nesting overview for the region. Except for one notable bright spot, 2025 proved another ...

Want owls in your yard? Now is the best time with these tips

While any time of year is good to put up an owl box, "winter is the optimal time," according to state ornithologist Allisyn-Marie Gillet. "This is a great time of year since owls are looking for ...
The New York Times

Some Expectant Parents Don’t Want Gifts. But Can You Do the Laundry?

As pressure builds to make baby showers extra flashy, some are opting instead for low-key nesting parties, which center on household tasks. By Lia Picard Lia Picard didn’t know about nesting parties ...
New York Post

We’re divorced and ‘birdnesting’ — it’s the only way to protect our children

A separated pair in Washington state is gaining attention online for their unique and unexpectedly peaceful custody setup, referred to as "birdnesting." fizkes - stock.adobe.com Who says you can’t ...
WUFT

High sea turtle nesting season expected, but experts warn the species is not out of danger

Leatherback turtles are expected to have another high nesting season, setting a record for the earliest nest recorded in Florida on Feb. 16. While sea turtle population numbers seem to be steadying as ...