Picture a bird’s nest. Chances are, what comes to mind is a woven basket of twigs and plant fibers—you might not imagine a crown of metal spines. But that’s exactly how some crows and magpies in ...

Porch lights often attract unwanted bird nests. A low-effort solution can add movement and disruption to the area, making it ...

The calendar says that it’s winter. But for much of the natural world in coastal California, life is clearly awakening as abundant water and already lengthening days give their cues. Grasses are green ...