Male finches usually have brighter colors and are prettier than the female finch; learn more about determining a finches sex with expert tips in this free pet care video on birds. Expert: Laura Nessen Bio: Laura Nessen works at The Pet Kingdom in Cottonwood, Arizona. She has many years experience working in pet stores and caring for her own animals. Filmmaker: Chuck Tyler

I just found this little nest (nuthatch?) in my daughter’s open soccer bag in the garage. It’s nestled between her cleats!

Coco cutting up paper and sticking them in her rump feathers and taking them to their nest to make it ready for the eggs that are soon to arrive.

a look at a bird nesting site

New born birds.

Young birds.

We wondered why the canvas shades were coming apart at the seams (literally)! Well, we found out: apparently, the thread is highly desired for nest building in the spring!

How to build a nest.

The Piping Plovers were listed as an endangered species in Canada in 1985. In early August, the plovers will migrate back to their wintering grounds along the Gulf of Mexico. The main distinguishing features of the piping plovers than other plovers is its single, black neck and brow band. Most of plovers have double band. And the piping plover has a ‘dry sand’ coloured back.

Learn how to set up a finch birdcage and accessorize it with a swing and lots of toys; get expert tips in this free pet care video on birds. Expert: Laura Nessen Bio: Laura Nessen works at The Pet Kingdom in Cottonwood, Arizona. She has many years experience working in pet stores and caring for her own animals. Filmmaker: Chuck Tyler