Here we are in the dead of winter with nighttime temperatures falling into single digits, and despite this I am seeing signs that the breeding season for wildlife has begun. On Jan. 15, Mary Alice and ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It’s that time of year again when animals start preparing for the cold winter months, building nests and dens, and gathering ...

If you’ve ever planted winter bulbs and come back to find holes in your garden, you know how frustrating squirrels can be. After waiting all season to see those blooms, it’s tough watching your hard ...

Keeping squirrels out of winter beds matters because these curious critters can dig up bulbs and damage young plants. Covering beds with hardware cloth or dense plants blocks digging and removes easy ...

Not only local birds 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 in winter.

Of the four types of squirrels that live in my neighborhood only the red and gray squirrels have been visiting the feeders. Chipmunks, the smallest members of the squirrel family, aren’t around in the ...

Have you noticed squirrels going a bit crazy this fall? I mean more than usual? I’ve been hearing a lof of people talking about the long, cold winter in store for us and they say they can tell because ...

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 ...

Winter is coming, but forecasting the severity of the season can be tricky. Instead of relying on weather apps, folklore suggests we should look to squirrels for clues. Farmers and weather buffs have ...

Dillon State Park hosts winter hikes and wildlife events this January, featuring squirrel and coyote sessions, guided walks ...

Q: Why don't I see gray squirrels and chipmunks much during the winter? I know they don't hibernate, so what do they do? I'm concerned. JERRY, Pittsfield A: As town and state officials urge us to stay ...

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 ...