I have been reading your column with interest and like the tips displayed therein. A recent letter from Cody, in San Antonio, noted that he gives various kinds of nuts and seeds to squirrels for their ...

"Winter weather can be hard on Illinois wildlife, which is why so many folks around here put out feed for birds and animals," ...

There’s no doubt about it: squirrels are some crafty thieves regarding backyard bird feeders. Watching them try to gain access by jumping from objects and trees or hanging upside down swinging by one ...

The results show that supplemental feeding can produce changes in squirrel morphology, potentially affecting their future success. The red squirrel (Sciurus vulgaris) has a dedicated fan base in ...

Recently a new visitor showed up at my bird feeding area by the house. Every once in awhile one of these creatures will show ...

Normally, red squirrels chomp on hard food such as hazelnuts ... This effect was partially reversed following a reduction in supplementary feeding of peanuts.' They added that their findings ...

When it comes to getting our kids started on a path to enjoying the outdoors, it’s easy to lose sight of the main objective when the game itself gets in the way. That’s why kicking things off with a ...

Heloise Dear Heloise: A recent column included a letter about squirrel food. You wrote to never feed a squirrel cashews, sunflower seeds, dried corn or pine nuts. I’ve been feeding my squirrels ...