We love the thought of birds nesting in our yards. The thought that such a small creature could feel safe enough in our presence to raise its young is heartwarming, indeed — but not all clusters of ...

In the starkness of winter, squirrel dreys reveal themselves in the tree canopy. They’ve been there all along — just screened by trees’ leafy crowns for much of the year. Dreys are shaggy masses of ...

It's always pleasant to see a bird nest in one of the trees in your yard, but sometimes looks can be deceiving. You don't ...

To expand on that analogy, squirrels will often have several dreys, three or more in an area, which you can think of as ...

A white-browed sparrow weaver inspects a roost under construction, after just receiving some grass brought by another member of its group. (Maria Cristina Tello-Ramos) Neighboring groups of birds ...

When was the last time you thanked a squirrel? On National Squirrel Appreciation Day, the nine different species of squirrels in Michigan are accepting praise from their cozy winter nests. The ...