Whether you are trying to increase the biodiversity in your pond or want to attract turtles to your yard, the shelled reptiles are important creatures that make great additions to any backyard. There are many ways that you can attract turtles to your yard, whether your property has a pond or not. How to Attract …

Hummingbirds are known for their super-speed, despite the fact that they are so small. In fact, hummingbirds fly so fast that they almost look like they are floating. It’s rare to see a hummingbird that isn’t flying, so spotting one that is still can be incredibly alarming. If you see a hummingbird in the wild …

Hummingbirds are exquisite creatures, captivating avian lovers keen on attracting them. They’d plant flowers and set up feeders—anything to get close to these tiny iridescent birds. Still, they usually just flit past everyone, flapping rapidly from one flower to another. Heavy feeders as they are, hummingbirds don’t seem to care about anything but bugs and …

Possums are wild marsupials that are usually found in backyards or gardens. They have long, slender bodies, and they are generally pretty cute when you look at them. However, possums have a bad reputation so to speak. They are generally accused of causing damage outside the property, and people usually blame them for things such …

Hummingbirds are some of the cutest birds that you might have seen. They are incredibly small and are found throughout the Americas (native to the region). If you have a bird feeder installed outside your house, you might notice these hummingbirds hovering around it from time to time. It’s a beautiful sight to say the …

Installing a bird feeder on your property is a great idea if you want to attract birds to your backyard or your garden. If you like sitting out on the porch, installing a feeder is by far one of the best methods to improve the aesthetic appeal of the place. Who doesn’t like a bunch …

Discover the most effective ways to keep raccoons away from deer feeders, from raccoon traps to a properly timed deer feeding schedule.

Pigeons, sparrows, crows, and many other birds love to sit down on your porch and just rest. If you have spent a considerable amount of money on building your porch, the last thing that you would want is to go out one fine morning and see it covered with bird droppings. These smelly droppings will …

Starlings may have pretty plumage, but have long been considered pests – and if you doubt that, just ask Harry Hotspur. The Shakespearean hothead is as famously antagonistic toward the crown as he is persistent, qualities he imagines a starling “be[ing] taught to speak Nothing but ‘Mortimer,’” to a frustrated Henry IV, reminding him of …

Blue Jays have always been an artistic inspiration, from baseball teams to famous songs. So, why would anyone want to get rid of them? Well, if you’ve never met one, you might be shocked by all the hate these gorgeous birds get. Despite their beauty, Blue Jays are aggressive—they tend to attack any creature that …