Birds & Blooms on MSN

The Ball of Leaves in Your Tree Is (Probably) Not a Bird Nest

Not every nest in trees is a bird nest! Here's what a squirrel nest looks like and how to deter squirrels from nesting in ...
popcrush

It’s Not Birds Living in Those Big Bundle of Leaves You See in Trees

They start to appear in fall and are in full view all winter through much of spring. They're at least 20 feet up and one or two feet wide. Sometimes, several bundles are scattered in the same tree.
Star Tribune

6 ways to attract birds to your backyard

A surefire way to see more birds in your backyard this spring and summer is to offer them more of what they need. Basically, birds are interested in food, water and shelter, but there can be many ...
Foster's Daily Democrat

What squirrels can and can't tell us about the coming winter

Squirrels gathering their nuts in a flurry can be a sign of snow soon to gather. If you spot squirrels gathering up high quantities of nuts ahead of the winter, it’s likely the winter will be cold.