Spring time means the birds-a-chirping and the squirrels-a-stealing. Prevent pests from pilfering with these solutions for ...

There are a few reasons you may want to keep squirrels out of your yard. They like to dig up flower bulbs and vegetable gardens, eat what you've planted, and bury food for later. They leave holes all ...

Blue jay on the edge of a birdbath - Jilliancain/Getty Images A birdbath with a pedestal base is a nice addition to any yard, but there are alternatives. A DIY bird waterer doesn't need a base at all; ...

While watching humans reach new world records in the Winter Olympics this month, it dawns on me that some birds, insects and spiders in northern Illinois deserve medals of their own. The red-eyed ...

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The cheery call of the black-capped chickadee adds light to the darkest days of the year in late December and early January. That’s one reason why I enjoy feeding birds in winter. It’s comforting to ...

Technology in our homes has brought us a lot of fun through video game systems, television entertainment systems, and home office setups. But when you include all the plug-in cables those devices ...

Baffles and pole-mounted feeders block squirrel access if placed strategically. Cayenne-mixed seed and caged feeders provide mixed results for squirrel control. Clean feeder areas and offer squirrels ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Baffles and pole-mounted feeders block squirrel access if placed strategically. Cayenne-mixed seed and caged feeders provide mixed ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Fall’s arrival in North Carolina means sightings of the Northern Cardinal, American Goldfinch and Carolina Chickadee may become more ...

Rat on a bird feeder trying to get sunflower seeds. - Poggensee/Shutterstock One of the most discouraging sights for anyone who puts up a bird feeder is discovering that the visitors enjoying it ...

A few simple steps can keep your bird feed going to its intended recipients instead of those puffy-tailed sneaks. By John Alexander Published Jul 26, 2025 1:00 PM EDT We may earn revenue from the ...