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The way to attract birds to your yard is to provide them with everything they need: food and water, shelter from weather and predators, a place to nest, a dust bath.

A new mother can prepare for the weeks after baby arrives by creating a postpartum plan and checklist. Ensure things go smoothest for the babymoon.

There is a myth that milk and bread is ideal food for hedgehogs; however it can cause your hedgehog stomach problem so try these alternatives.

Galloway in South West Scotland now offers a chance for visitors to encounter some of Britain's Rarest Raptors at close range.

People who feed birds are upset to find hawks using bird feeders to capture prey. Birds at feeders are as important to the hawks as the seeds are to the smaller birds.

Birdwatching is a fascinating hobby which can be absorbing and entertaining. Bring the birds to you with this guide to setting up your garden to feed the wild birds.

The availability of food, shelter, nesting sites, and water has a big impact on the number of birds that live in your backyard habitat.

If you have a yard, you are just four steps away from making the perfect backyard bird habitat. Here's how to bring feathery friends flocking to your backyard.

If you are patient, you can encourage songbirds to land on your hand and grab an offered seed. You'll need to follow this procedure for several days.

Chickadees, though common, are always welcome visitors to backyard birdfeeders. An understanding of their needs and behaviors will help draw them to your property.

Birds need all the help they can get when raising young, even in a nest box. Here is a selection of tips for success.

Once known as the Virginia Nightingale, the Northern Red Cardinal has been named the state bird in seven different states.

When buying hummingbird feeders, consider the birds' needs first. Other considerations include cost and the convenience of filling and cleaning.

Britain's RSPB offers advice on how to keep squirrels away from nuts and seeds for birds. Spice them up before serving - because squirrels don't like it hot.

Tucked away in the north-west corner of Lancashire, bounded on the west by Morecambe Bay, is the Arnside and Silverdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

Wild birds can form a partnership with organic gardeners: we give them food and shelter and they give us song and beauty.

Worm compost is a valuable additive to the organic garden. Building a worm bin is one way to harvest compost. An easier way to obtain worm castings is via a worm tower.

There's a right and a wrong way to approach birding. Good preparation, a sense of timing, mindful behavior, and birding ethics make a big difference.

Introducing a cat to your home and family must be done carefully, whether you are buying a kitten or taking on an older cat. A longstanding cat owner offers some advice.

Severely injured soldiers without care, water or food were left on Civil War battlefields. Isabella Fogg was among those brave women volunteers who cared for them.

It has no surfaced roads, so movement around Moreton Island is by foot or 4WD vehicle, either along the beaches or via rough, sandy tracks through dense forest and scrub.

Feeding birds and planting bulbs also rings the dinner bell for some uninvited guests.

Many cats begin to avoid their litter boxes and use inappropriate places around the house due to trauma suffered while on the box or generalized fear or stress.

A 7am call to rescue a kitten trapped in a car-engine wouldn't please everyone, but it means a lot to Barbara Bates, founder of Skopelos Caring for Animals and Nature

Canada Geese, Branta canadensis, are great migrators that have adapted to life with humans. Studies show that they help spread human parasitic diseases to new places.

The Great Spotted Woodpecker lives in much of the northern hemisphere, except in North America, and still thrives despite human activities throughout its range.

The Butterfly Jungle at Conway, North Wales, are keen conservationists; Worried by the drop in numbers of native species, they are doing their bit to help.

In December of 2008, the amazing Wildlife World Zoo in Arizona added an aquarium to its already extensive collection of exotic animals.

Seasonal variation in birds involves distributional, behavioral, and phenetic changes. These changes increase the enjoyment of birding.

Captive breeding and prey base restoration being used to aid recovery but loss of habitat and human interaction issues need to be addressed for lynx to stay in the wild.

Helping to sustain wildlife in the backyard is a rewarding way to ensure their survival and create appreciation for the natural world.

There are steps you can take all year round to ensure that your garden will still provide color and interest during the long, dreary winter months.

Camp William Penn was the first and largest of 18 federal training camps for black soldiers, who were officially designated United States Colored Troops (USCT).

Most cat conflicts can be resolved by ensuring that each cat has sufficient resources and personal space, though severe conflicts may require more serious interventions.

Peaceful education at home can extend outdoors as families commune with nature.

Squirrels are among the most common hand-raised wild orphans. Many can never be truly wild, but some squirrels can be introduced to the outdoors with some success.

If you plan to take your students to the zoo -- plan ahead and make the most of the trip. A trip to the zoo can be a educational field to be harvested!

The Low Country of South Carolina has much to offer. Whether it's colorful characters, historic homes, fantastic foods or rest and relaxation, this is the ideal location.

When birds fly over your garden they are most likely on their way to more desirable destinations. Provide for their basic needs and yours will be their hotel of choice.