Category Archives: Birds

If you have sugar-loving ants getting into your Hummingbird feeders, try coating the feeder’s hanger with some ordinary blackboard or sidewalk chalk. For some reason, they hate crossing the stuff! I watched them try it again yesterday, and they refused … Continue reading →

This time of year we’re mixing, boiling, and feeding about a gallon of sugar water (1:4) every day to all the Hummingbirds buzzing around the house and gardens. It’s been a great summer for them here, with 30+ feeding non-stop … Continue reading →

‘Been an interesting week so far. Among other things, I’ve discovered that skunks appear to hear low frequency noises much better than higher pitched ones, and that our Lab Gracie can hear a medium ‘Hav-a-Hart’ trap snap shut from inside … Continue reading →