The squirrels were driving us crazy. We filled this bird feeder over and over and over again. We'd fill it in the morning and by the end of the day it would be empty and dumped all over the ground. We weren't sure exactly how it was happening until...

I was cruising around news articles and saw this one about a plane delayed in South Korea because there was a bird on board. A sparrow had boarded a passenger plane and they had trouble getting it out so that they could take off. Maybe it did not...

Years ago I used to hike quite a bit. I still enjoy hiking and how close it brings me to nature but the reality of kids is that I don't get out as much as I used to. There is this conservation area that I frequented quite a bit and when I was...

So the 'pool noodle' tactic was effective..for obvious reasons. And now I need to resort to further resources to get rid of the squirrels. Its not just because they empty the bird feeder onto the ground, eat all the bird seed, scare away the birds,...

(Out, Damned Spot! Macbeth - Act V, Scene I) This title is completely appropriate for the squirrel-hating population that are trying to attract birds to their backyards. It might seem a bit harsh to use the word hate but I have mixed feelings about...