Not only local birds appreciate support in winter. Squirrels also enjoy the treats provided in gardens. myHOMEBOOK explains ...

You can befriend a squirrel by following a few key steps that help build trust and encourage positive interactions. The most ...

JACKSON TWP. ‒ One man's treasured neighborhood squirrels are another man's trashy band of nuisance rodents. The dividing line runs between two houses on Chippewa Avenue NW in the Portage Park Estates ...

Bird-feeding, if done properly, can help these birds survive. Black-capped chickadees, for example, have a much higher winter survival rate if they have easy access to food, such as sunflower seeds ...

Fall and winter are times for maddening backyard battles between homeowners and squirrels fighting over bird feed. But experts say there’s a way to keep squirrels out of feeders and thwart their ...

Fall is here and all of those end-of-season projects are looming. If you’ve got questions, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service.

Q: I live in a wooded area with mostly oak and walnut trees. Every year when I fill my many pots with plants the same problem occurs. Something digs up the pots, dumping the plants and destroying them ...