And why do some birds incorporate bits of litter into their nests? Could the snake skins serve as a deterrent to would-be egg predators? Approval rating sinks Stop mocking me Get the latest views ...

Not every nest in trees is a bird nest! Here's what a squirrel nest looks like and how to deter squirrels from nesting in ...

Birds choose the safest trees to build their nests. In the Florida Everglades, that means living directly above alligator-infested water. If that sounds like a perilous choice, consider this ...

The results supported the contention that snake skins deter flying squirrels from entering a bird nest and eating the eggs. None of the 40 nests with snake skins were attacked.

The spikes were meant to keep birds away. But five corvid nests in Europe use the bird-deterrents as structural support and to ward off predators.

Wild birds are fun to watch at backyard bird feeders, and by feeding on insects, they are a natural form of pest control. But when birds start to nest on your porch, in your attic, or other ...

Cutting back shrubs and grasses also gives birds less material to nest with, and they might move on to more plentiful areas. Shore up holes and gaps Another way to discourage nesting is to ...

KEITH CARTER, Lancaster. A. Check for bird nest for eggs.If there aren’t any, remove the nest and install stainless-steel deterrent spikes that have rounded edges. Bird spikes are 100 percent ...

Several bird species use the shed skin of a snake during nest building to scare off predators. I was not aware robins had joined the ranks of those that adorn their nests that way.