Bluebirds aren't the only species to use nest boxes! Learn about tree swallows' nesting habits and why you should welcome ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Hard to believe that June is already on our doorstep in this busy and very active spring season! May has once again been one of ...

Cliff swallows first caught my attention this year when I saw them nesting under a bridge in The Woodlands. In summers past, the bridge on Lake Woodlands Drive was a great place to see nesting barn ...

Whether you love watching barn swallows up close or dread the mess they leave behind, a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service expert encourages you to take preventative action before the birds begin ...

An old saying goes, “One swallow doesn’t make a summer.” Fortunately, we don’t have to settle for just one species. During the summer, members of the swallow bird family are common all over North ...

Cold nights, heat, and temperature swings slow growth in baby barn swallows, with the smallest and least-fed chicks most at ...

The Return of the Swallows on March 19 is always a big day in the California town of San Juan Capistrano. Thousands of visitors converge on the iconic Mission Basilica San Juan Capistrano to celebrate ...

An update on the Santa Barbara Audubon Society’s (SBAS) long-running Tree Swallow Nest Box Project will be presented at the next SBAS monthly evening program, 7:30 p.m., Feb. 22, in Farrand Hall at ...

I’ve written in previous columns about my dad’s hobby making bird houses in his woodshop. But no matter how well-crafted, sturdy and cleverly designed my dad Chester’s creations might be to suit the ...

Do Tree Swallows Use Birdhouses? Many backyard birders grow concerned when another species swoops into their bluebird boxes. A closer look at who’s moving in is warranted, since invasive species like ...