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 ...

Spring is in the air and with it comes nesting season. In the UK, birds start building their little houses from March onwards, making now an opportune moment to install a bird box in your garden.

I wanted to build a first-class home. Small enough to be cozy, but big enough to raise a family. I needed an ideal location, near a wooded area, with a natural supermarket nearby. And the design ...