The golden chain tree has all three attributes, making it an appealing place to build a nest ... blooms and appeal to birds ...

but the bird’s nest fern is a true gem. With thick strappy leaves and distinctive black or brown midribs, this bright green ...

Our home in Northbrook is now surrounded by nesting birds. These include a family of robins nesting atop a rain gutter, ...

The western counterpart of the tree swallow, the violet-green swallow has narrower wings and a shorter tail. This species frequently uses nest boxes ... A few birds in southern California ...

A white-winged dove recently decided that the hanging plant, sitting about head high a few steps from my front door, was just the right spot for a nest ... the bird is worth the gain in soil nutrition ...