Ruby Throated Hummingbirds, being the smallest, also winter in South America and are due back in Kansas around the middle of ...

With cool décor, moody lighting and graffiti-style design it’s a trendy spot ... as well as a list of more authentic plates such as a bird’s nest soup. One of the more old-school Chinese restaurants ...

The concept of constructing a self-supporting structure made of rods—without the use of nails, ropes, or glue—dates back to ...

Bird nests use long, stiff rods that interlock through friction and shape. Vibration strengthens the structure.

However, this design is fragile—pulling one of the rods or pushing the bridge from below can cause it to collapse. In contrast, bird nests—which are also self-supporting structures consisting ...

nature enthusiasts and anyone who spends time outside to help track down bird nests this spring. The effort will provide vital data for the 3rd Pennsylvania Bird Atlas, a colossal effort led by a ...

As the birds nest on the ground their eggs are easily camouflaged among the shingle, meaning they can be trampled by dogs or chicks can be eaten or disturbed. "Even a good-natured, curious dog can ...