Nest boxes are birdhouse alternatives that suit hummingbirds, who don't favor full enclosures. This DIY comes together with ...

Families will be able to build their own nest boxes or purchase a pre-assembled box. Kits and pre-assembled boxes are available for pre-order from the center’s Nature Store, starting at $25 each.

Raritan Headwaters Association, the nonprofit watershed watchdog, will offer “how to” workshops on building rain barrels and bluebird nest boxes.

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.

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Extra: Some birds resort to building nests with human-made objects, such as bits of plastic bag, string or cloth. Can you build a bird nest with human-made materials instead of natural materials?

For parents and children interested in attracting wildlife closer to their homes, the Coveside Window Nest Box Bird House may be an option.

If you ever have the opportunity (and permits) to dissect an abandoned bird nest, you’ll discover that female birds are ingenious architects of solid, well-insulated, camouflaged homes for their eggs.

As well as selecting the correct style of bird box, you also need to ensure your bird box care is up to scratch, such as placing it away from predators and keeping it insulated to keep the birds warm.