When seeds hit the soil, hope for sprouts feels fragile when a flock of birds swoops in like tiny green-thumbed thieves. They seem innocent, even charming, until they turn freshly planted rows into ...

Use physical barriers like mesh, wire, or by sealing holes and cracks to prevent birds from building nests in unwanted spots.

Putting out bird feeders and birdbaths can create an unhealthy situation unless you clean them regularly. We have tips on when and how to clean bird feeders and birdbaths.

A bar-tailed godwit, a shorebird weighing only a few hundred grams, completed an astonishing non-stop flight of about 13,560 ...

Breakthroughs, discoveries, and DIY tips sent six days a week. Terms of Service and Privacy Policy. When it comes to the success of ancient civilizations, the first ...

Crows are fascinating, intelligent, and seemingly fearless birds. They can also be very annoying, especially if you have a bunch of them living in your yard. The constant crowing in the morning is ...

Thirteen miles off the coast of Peru lies a trio of islands with mountainous piles of guano, nicknamed “white gold.” This seabird poop mixed with other waste is such a powerful nitrogen deposit that ...

Frequency is another important indicator of health. Most people poop once a day, but the NHS advises that it’s normal to ...

Out of all the urban-turkey stories that readers shared with me, Marna Reed’s stood out from the flock. The south Minneapolis ...

Seabird poop, along with food waste, feathers and carcasses, accumulates as guano, which is prized as a nutrient-rich fertilizer. Richard McManus via Getty Images Before the Inca civilization rose to ...

Simple morning habits can go a long way in keeping your digestive system on track. Warm drinks, fiber, walking and belly massage are easy morning habits that help you poop. Talk with a health care ...

The pre-Inca Chincha Kingdom (circa 1000-1400 CE), along Peru’s southern coast, was one of the most wealthy and influential of its time before falling to the Inca and Spanish empires. Scientists have ...