Like eagles and falcons, shrikes are birds of prey. However, they aren’t raptors, but are songbirds. Though shrikes have a sharp, hooked beak, they are small and have weak legs. The little shrike ...

Q. I heard a bird hit our picture window, which is a rare occurrence, since our feeders are close to the house. Looking out, I saw a grayish bird about blue jay size — it had a black stripe through ...

NPR's Scott Simon speaks with biologist Auke-Florian Hiemstra about his study of bird's nests that are made from anti-bird spikes. One human's trash just might be an avian's armoire. Urban birds have ...

Ranger Mac showcases bird nests and explores how birds design and build their homes. Join Ranger Mac as he examines bird nests and celebrates birds as nature’s master builders. From robins and ...

A male and female Baltimore oriole feed their young while perched on their hanging nest, which is made of materials like thin twigs, plant cotton and bark strips. Spring is in the air — which means ...

Here’s a fun quiz to celebrate bird nesting season in New Hampshire. Listen to this episode and see how many bird nests you can identify, just by hearing a description! Bird species choose different ...