We’re well into fall but gardening continues and you may have questions. For answers, turn to Ask an Expert, an online question-and-answer tool from Oregon State University’s Extension Service. OSU ...

A raccoon is not a bird, as all of us know, but that doesn't keep raccoons from coming to a bird feeder. Two of them were near constant guests at our feeders during last week's storm. We were ...

Calling birds to your home with a bird feeder can create a calming, cheerful ambiance that is practically unmatched, but bird feeders can also attract unwelcome visitors like raccoons and squirrels.

Raccoons are an established part of suburban wildlife. They can live in a sewer drain, have no natural predators and get nightly handouts via outdoor pet food bowls and bird ...

Squirrels, mice, raccoons, and other animals love snacking on the bird seed you put in your feeders, making it harder for small avians to count on you when they are hungry. If this is something you're ...

The very moment I opened the back door so Dolly could do her end-of-day potty chore before bedtime, she shot across the patio then the backyard right to the back fence and barking with unusual vigor.

Discover the best winter foods, feeder placement ideas, and maintenance tips to keep your backyard birds healthy.