A black bear has been spotted in Jo Daviess and Carroll Counties. Here's how to keep yourself safe from bear encounters.

Surround Bird Feeders With Plants There are few cheerier sights than that of lively, colorful birds visiting backyard feeders. That is, until your gaze moves to the brown patch below. However, by ...

Bird feeders, garbage, compost, barbecues, fish smokers, and pet food lure bears into yards, porches, and even inside houses. With their exceptional climbing skills and a higher tolerance for people, ...

Ideally, you should position your bird feeder around 10 feet away from trees or shrubs to prevent squirrels from jumping onto ...

Get all the perks of a smart bird feeder without the price tag. DIY your own by repurposing an old security camera and ...

I had my first fall migrant in the yard — a male rufous hummingbird. It is amazing how early these guys show up each year. It has ...

Born on June 16, 1925, Ann Lord celebrated her 100 birthday with a party on June 22, at The Residence at Eden Green in Denton ...

“Birds will avoid feeders if there are predators, such as outdoor cats, in the area, so keeping kitty indoors will keep your ...

Sometimes you just want to get a little sweet treat to reward yourself or after a long day, and why should animals be any ...

The calliope hummingbird, North America's smallest bird, migrates through Utah each summer. A banding event on July 19 at Red ...

It's a crucial time for an array of birds in our gardens - as popular British birds like sparrows, starlings, blackbirds and ...