Sometimes, the best place to enjoy nature is right in your own backyard. If you want to learn more about all the wildlife stopping by to visit, you’re in the right place. Whether you want to know more about birds, deer, or other common animals, these articles will help you understand what and why these beautiful creatures do what they do.
Salt blocks have been used to attract deer for a long time, but many people don’t quite understand why deer like salt blocks. They just know that salt blocks work to attract deer to an area in many instances. Many hunters use what are known as “deer lick blocks” to help keep a deer herd…
Hummingbirds are very interesting birds that many people love being able to observe in their yards. You might look forward to seeing the hummingbirds each year and trying to glimpse them as they move around the area so fast. The speed at which hummingbirds flap their wings is very impressive, and it’s a sight to…
If you’ve hunted for deer at some point in your life, then you’ve probably used deer urine to try to attract dominant deer to an area. People use deer urine for various purposes, but it’s rather smelly and you want to get rid of the smell when you’re done. You might even have accidentally spilled…
Have you noticed that your tomatoes have been getting eaten by something lately? There’s a good chance that squirrels might be eating your tomatoes when you aren’t around. Squirrels are very common in many areas and you’ll likely have many squirrels in your area that will look for food in your yard. If you’re growing…
If you want to be able to attract birds to your yard, it makes sense to use bird feeders. However, some people encounter problems with this due to local wildlife. Waking up to find that bears have messed with your feeders will certainly be disheartening. It’s also true that bears are dangerous, and you don’t…
Aggressive, territorial, and obnoxiously noisy blue jays can be quite a nuisance for homeowners, small birds, and fictitious lawyers in Pulitzer Prize-winning novels, apparently. While Atticus Finch thought killing mockingbirds was a sin, the idea of going after (and even shooting) blue jays didn’t seem to bother him all that much. But no matter what…
Pigeons are birds that you don’t want to have hanging out on your property. If you’ve noticed some are roosting on your fence, you probably want to figure out how to get them to leave. The bad thing about having pigeons around is that they can make huge messes. They’re very dirty birds, and you…
Cats, whether you’re keeping them as indoor or outdoor pets, are great companions that often like to spend time outdoors. Cats are known to be weird and hard to understand. For some reason, they tend to do exactly what you don’t want them to do. Because of that, Keeping your cat in your yard can…
It’s no big secret that pigeons are among the most annoying types of birds on the planet. Most people don’t like them because they’re very dirty and they can make a mess on your property. If your barn has been infested with them as of late, you might be worried about what can be done….
It’s a good idea to be wary of bears because they can pose a danger to you and your family. If you’ve spotted them in your area recently, it’s going to be wise to try to stay away from them. Some people might be wondering how to escape from them if they stumble upon one….