In this case, it was photographer Ingo Arndt who had an assistant purposely trigger the response by waving a cloth over a nest ... the jays as an enemy,” says Tautz. While the birds appear ...

Known for their intelligence and bright blue plumage, Blue Jays are the finest birds nature has to offer. These birds have a particular fondness for acorns, peanuts, and sunflower seeds, so they're ...

Nuts are a high-calorie source of healthy fat that not only keep birds' skin and feathers healthy but also provide them ...

Great Backyard Bird Count” asks people to track the birds they see and hear over a few days. The information can help ...

For a few years now, the Blue Jays’ camp competitions have been limited to the edges of their roster. That can be a good ...

It’s nesting season again. For something so basic and so essential to avian life, I believe that the act of nesting is misunderstood by many. Let’s go over some very basic stuff and ...

This is a great time of year to see birds’ nests. A search for bird nests is like an archaeological dig, without the ground and without the dig. Shrubs and trees are naked, allowing an open ...

Jim Abrams offers insight on one of his favorite jobs as a game protector for the Division of Wildlife: placing and maintaining wood duck nesting boxes.