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.

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

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.

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.

With the addition of nesting boxes in neighborhood backyards and parks, Eastern bluebirds now nest in all 83 counties in Michigan, Hagemeister said.

Rat snakes would also eat a bird egg, but flying squirrels are probably a greater threat. The investigators put up 60 nest boxes and placed quail eggs and simulated eggs of modeling clay in each box.