A dispute between Hillsborough neighbors over attracting vultures grew into a discussion about wildlife ordinances and ...

As the RSPB's annual Big Garden Birdwatch approaches, many nature enthusiasts are preparing to participate in the world's ...

Keeping birds out of barns is one of the most effective long-term strategies, but it takes planning and persistence. Because ...

“You may already have a lot of plants that attract the insects that bats need to feed from, things like ox-eye daisies, ...

Mice search for food sources, shelter, and warmth. The boxes of donations in your garage and your pet's leftovers may be secretly attracting mice to take up residence in your home.

Owls are nearly magical creatures that also act as nature's pest control. So of course you want to play host to one or a few.

Ever notice how a quiet yard suddenly comes alive when birds drop by? Their visits bring color, music, and a surprising bonus: natural pest control. Birds are more than just pretty visitors. They help ...

You can attract birds to your yard by providing food, water, and shelter. Use separate feeders for different seeds to reduce waste and competition among birds. A birdbath should have a gradual slope, ...

If you want to attract bird species to your landscape, now is a good time to launch a bird watering and feeding program, in addition to providing cover, food plants and bloom sources. If you planted ...

If attracting birds to your landscape is an important part of your gardening activities, this is an exciting time in most neighborhoods. Leaves are starting to fall from some deciduous species of ...

Just after dawn in Washington, D.C., Stephanie Haley is walking a familiar downtown route, scanning the sidewalk next to office buildings. There, huddled on the ground, is a motionless olive-green ...