Wild birds are fun to watch at backyard bird feeders, and by feeding on insects, they are a natural form of pest control. But when birds start to nest on your porch, in your attic, or other ...

Use physical barriers like mesh, wire, or by sealing holes and cracks to prevent birds from building nests in unwanted spots. Provide birdhouses and ensure they are placed near native plants and water ...

Harold F. of Akron, OH is the creator of the Bird Nest Stopper, a foam insert designed to fill structural angles on homes, garages, carports, and other buildings. The insert helps prevent birds from ...

Stop Snakes From Eating Birds “How can I stop snakes from eating baby birds and eggs in my yard, without harming the snakes?” asks Birds & Blooms reader Peggy Thompson of Granville, Illinois. Birding ...

Ms. Renkl, a contributing Opinion writer, reports from Nashville on flora, fauna, politics and culture in the American South. Of all the nest boxes in our yard, the Carolina chickadees always choose ...

The Fourth of July holiday weekend is almost here, and in Sarasota, that means sun, sand and fireworks. But it's important to remember that humans aren't the only ones using the beach at this time of ...