The summer foliage of deciduous trees has dropped and their bare limbs are exposed. What is discovered in the bare canopies? The bare winter tree limbs reveal what busy neighborhood squirrels have ...

Ready or not, winter is headed our way. The coldest and darkest season of the year runs from Dec. 21, through March 20, which leads to the inevitable question — what type of winter weather can we ...

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Woolly bear caterpillars are the perennial stars of wildlife-based winter weather forecasting, and we have plenty of reports from them, but squirrels are really stealing the show this year. In ...

Winter is coming—but it's often challenging to predict how harsh the weather will be. Instead of the weather app, folklore suggests we should be turning to squirrels for a sign. Farmers and weather ...

During the cold winter months, squirrels behave like humans do, looking for a warm, protected space to nest. They don’t like the elements and prefer an undisturbed place to take shelter, which is ...

If New Year’s resolutions include spending more time outdoors, keep your eyes and ears open for red squirrels. They’re sporting their brightest, thickest fur this time of year and ready to pitch a fit ...

It is not only local birds that appreciate support in winter. Squirrels also enjoy the treats provided in gardens. myHOMEBOOK explains what to consider and what to watch out for when feeding squirrels ...

When you think of nests, you probably think of birds, but nesting isn't just for feathered fauna. There are several species of mammals that make nests, and most of them belong to the order of rodents.