As colder weather approaches, I often get questions about winter roosting boxes. Many cavity-nesting birds roost (that is, sleep) in natural cavities, nest boxes, or specially designed roosting boxes.

On frigid nights, a cozy roost site can mean the difference between life and death for cavity-nesters. You can make winter more bearable for these birds by building or purchasing a roost box. Some ...

Many bird species will use nesting boxes for the spring and summer but then migrate south when the weather turns cold. However, there are other species that spend the winter here that can benefit ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Birds of various sizes and colors flocking to your yard may be a common sight in the spring and summer, but what about the winter?

Although the nesting season is long over with, nesting boxes are still in high demand among your backyard birds. On these cold and bitter nights, nesting boxes make excellent shelter for roosting.

Not all of our feathered friends depart for warmer climes when summer ends. Installing a roosting box is a great way to keep birds visiting your yard during winter. It'll keep them warm and toasty ...

This suggests that mounting roost boxes on a building should be prioritized over non-building mounting locations, particularly after an exclusion. Although roost boxes are beneficial to recently ...