The Arctic is still wintry when male Snow Buntings return to nesting areas in April. There’s a big benefit to arriving early enough to claim a prime nest cavity in a rock face or under boulders, where it will be safer from predators. Nesting in chilly rock cavities means extra care must be taken to […]
Everybody benefits from the reconstruction of Notre-Dame cathedral in Paris! The stunning restoration from extensive fire damage to this iconic building has brought back to life a loved historic treasure, a home for protected species and a haven for biodiversity. From the Middle Ages, when Notre-Dame cathedral was under construction, until the fire in 2019 […]
We buy or build nestboxes following precise instructions, and expect them to be automatically perfect for birds to use. But with increasing temperatures during the spring and summer months, if we are not careful in their construction and placement, nestboxes can be a death trap. A few thoughtful changes can make nesting safer for […]