April 2015

By TA

Butterfly species and their host plants

Want to attract more butterflies to your yard? Then double its appeal by offering host plants along with nectar plants. Why…

Want to feed hummingbirds? The recipe is easy to prepare and hummingbirds always come back for more!

As my dogs and I were walking, we came across a snake obviously in distress and unable to move away to safety. There’s a moral to this story.

A vigorous wildlife habitat will have snakes. Venomous snakes in the yard, however, are worrisome. Here are tips for safe coexistence.

Learn about beavers, how they live and the value of their dams in nature.

By TA

Meet the three woodpecker species especially noted for storing food and protecting their stash.

Answers to common questions about bats. Why do they hang upside down? Bats and rabies. Injured bats. Do bats form “flocks?” More.

Why settle for butterflies only in your “butterfly” garden? You can also draw those ever-entertaining bundles of energy — hummingbirds.

Answers to common questions about the Red Fox. Is it okay to feed a fox? Foxes and rabies. Are pets safe? More.