"Mating season is always around Valentine's Day, easy to remember," Emmert said. "Skunks have a stronger sense to be active ...

Why You Should Offer Peanuts to Birds Peanuts are like a secret weapon for people who love feeding birds. Your feathered ...

The Great Backyard Bird Count helps scientists around the world better understand and protect birds. The global event kicks ...

It is the Monday after Saranac Lake Winter Carnival. At the risk of being disowned, disavowed or run out of town with a ...

Like their ancestors, the red fox is known for its cleverness and predatory nature. They are densely populated across the ...

Off in the distances I can hear the familiar scream-like call of a blue jay. The sound pierces through the yellow and orange autumn maple leaves on a crisp blue sky day. I sit enjoying the sunshine, ...

The best way to attract more feathered friends to your garden is to leave out supplementary feed for them. This is especially ...

Gazing out my window, I see trees and plants painted silver, with tiny diamonds reflecting the rays of the morning sun. The ice storm had slipped through undetected in the dead of night, leaving ...

"Winter weather can be hard on Illinois wildlife, which is why so many folks around here put out feed for birds and animals," ...

Common bird feeder mistakes include feeding birds for the wrong reasons, not getting quality seed, not being consistent, ...

For seed-eating birds, black oil sunflower seeds are the all-around favorite because they are high in fat and have thin shells that are easy to crack. Some birds will also eat sunflower hearts, nyjer ...

Safflower seeds deter squirrels and bully birds, but many beloved songbirds will still come to your backyard bird feeders.