Bird & Wildlife Gardening

Foxes are clever, adaptable animals that can thrive in urban and suburban environments. However, their success comes at a cost – many homeowners find foxes to be a nuisance due to their digging, scavenging, and noisy nighttime activities. If you’re struggling with foxes in your yard, you may have heard that human urine can deter … Read more

As a longtime snail enthusiast, I’m often asked how frequently our slimy coiled friends reproduce Snails may seem slow and laidback, but their reproductive habits are actually quite active! In this article, we’ll take a deep dive into the egg-laying frequency of various snail species. An Overview of Snail Reproduction Snails are hermaphroditic, meaning they … Read more

It was a crisp morning, and I was enjoying my cup of coffee on the porch, watching the birds flutter around the yard. As a passionate animal lover, I always made sure to provide food and water for the various feathered visitors that graced my backyard. However, I noticed that the crows were often left … Read more

Do you ever see birds gobbling up just about anything and wonder, “Can birds actually snack on rice cakes?” If you love feeding birds or have some as pets, it’s a smart question to ask. In this article, we’ll delve into the diet of birds, specifically focusing on rice cakes. We’ll explore whether these popular … Read more

Have you ever noticed a bird targeting a wasp in your garden and pondered the outcome? So, the query is, ‘Do birds eat wasps?‘ The answer is, Yes. Birds like the European Honey Buzzard, Bee-Eaters, and Swallows consume wasps, skillfully avoiding stings with precise techniques. This behavior not only showcases their hunting prowess but also … Read more

Poppy seeds are one of the ornamental flowers that serve as a good feed source for birds. The seeds can be used to attract songbirds to backyards for viewing or can be part of wildlife habitat plantings in remote areas. The seeds are also used as part of domestic bird seed mixes. Poppy seeds are … Read more

Cats have highly sensitive hearing abilities, with the ability to detect a wide range of frequencies that are often undetectable to humans. This acute sense of hearing has been advantageous to cats throughout history, allowing them to hunt in silence and detect potential threats in their environment. However, certain noises can elicit fear or discomfort … Read more

Providing food for wild birds is a wonderful way to connect with nature right in your own backyard. Watching colorful songbirds flock to your feeders gives a feeling of joy and serenity. Going a step further and making your own homemade bird treats can be a fun rewarding project for people of all ages. There … Read more

A well-balanced garden includes beautiful vegetable plants and the right wildlife to encourage pollination. While youre likely more than willing to welcome bees and worms into your yard to help support your pepper growth, too many birds can be a problem. Some birds will eat pepper plants, especially if there are any insects on or … Read more

Sunflowers are a great low maintenance flower to grow, which yields a tasty snack for birds when it’s time to harvest. In reality, you may find that birds often get to your seeds before you have the chance to harvest. The most important time to protect sunflowers is when they are first planted. Once sunflowers … Read more