Halloween’s scariest wildlife
Halloween’s coming! Meet some very scary backyard wildlife! Boo!
Author Tara Allison
Prepare your yard for wildlife in winter
With the first brisk mornings of fall, it may seem like all that’s ahead is to rake up our leaves and then relax until spring. But, no.
All about the Northern Raccoon
Raccoons seem fastidiousness, since they wash their food. But, they just like wet food. They like people food, too, and can open doors! Smart and clever.
All about Fox Squirrels and Gray Squirrels
Do you feed squirrels? Would you rather be feeding birds? Across the nation, mini-battles rage between humans and squirrels…
All about White-tailed Deer
Ask any child about deer, and “Bambi,” the fawn1 in Walt Disney’s beloved animated movie of the same name, will inevitably…
All about the House Mouse
The most common mouse in the U.S., they’re seen as pests. But they’re beneficial as predators of insects and as food for other animals.
All about the Red Fox
Would it surprise you to learn a Red Fox is your neighbor? Even in the city? They often stay put…
All about Striped Skunks
Skunks are known best as stinky roadkill, and good riddance. That’s too bad, because they’re beneficial, non-aggressive, and just want to be left alone.
Plan in winter for next summer’s yard projects
Fall and winter are good times to make a to-do list for next spring. Have you purchased seeds? Cleaned tools? What plants will you buy?
How backyard wildlife survive winter weather
Just like that, wildlife appears like magic in the spring and then disappears in winter. Ever wondered what becomes of them? Or where they go? We have answers for you!
