As temperatures drop, squirrels will seek warmth and shelter in garden sheds — and they're not the tidiest houseguests. While you might already know gardener-approved tactics to keep pests away or ...

It’s winter, the snow is falling, you’re cold, and the birds outside your home are chilled – and hungry, too. What should you do for them? First, be aware that feeding wild creatures requires care, ...

Squirrels are adorable, no one will disagree on this. Like many people, you've probably imagined reenacting your own Snow White moment, befriending the wildlife in your backyard, and embracing them ...

Feeding squirrels might seem kind, but it can cause dependence, spread disease, and create conflicts with people and pets.

Squirrels can be found in all sorts of habitats, from boreal forests to suburban backyards. But let’s be honest; you don’t ...

I remember singing, "Grey squirrel, grey squirrel, shake your bushy tail. Wrinkle up your little nose, hold a nut between your toes," as a child with joy. Homeownership put an end to that as grey ...

Winter weather can be hard on Illinois wildlife, which is why so many folks around here put out feed for birds and animals. That’s a good thing, right? My friend Sissy Blissman, the sweetest person ...

"Animals have chewed through metal, wood, plastic, all within a blast zone of neighbors who are feeding the animals," a ...