Follow this step-by-step guide to making wood duck nesting boxes. It's easy to do and can make a real difference in local wood duck numbers.

Wildlife expert, Sean McMenemy, explains how we can save a baby bird simply by creating nests in our garden.

It would be nice to say, "Hang a birdhouse and they will come," but attracting wild birds to nest in your yard isn't quite so easy.

Every bird species has its own nesting requirements, both in terms of site and construction materials.

Rising heat levels can cause serious problems for birds in nesting boxes. Learn how to protect the feathered friends in your yard from high temperatures.

In addition, tree-lines and shelterbelts were cut to make room for row crops. These trees, along with the now outdated wooden fence posts, contained nesting cavities vital to the bluebirds' survival.

Many backyard birds will not use a birdhouse or nest box, including popular species like cardinals, orioles and goldfinches. But enough birds do nest in birdhouses to make it worthwhile to set up ...

Nesting boxes also make a great project for kids. The houses are easy to build or set up and maintain. Not surprisingly, bluebird nesting boxes are the best sellers at Wild Birds Unlimited.

The Home You Own What to do if you find a bird nest near your home Birds make nests over front doors, on porches and patios, even on cars. Here’s how to keep one safe.

Ask a Naturalist: Should bird nest boxes be cleaned? Your wildlife questions are answered by Maine Audubon Staff Naturalist Doug Hitchcox.