The Columbine and the hummingbird
Native plants, especially native columbines, are an important early spring food source for migrating hummingbirds.
The “dead hedge” is coming to life
A dead hedge or brush pile just might be the solution to blocking an eyesore and/or creating much needed vertical wildlife habitat in your backyard.
A gift for our backyard wildlife
Creating backyard habitat for owls, bats and bees is one of the greatest gifts you can give this holiday season.
A winter of wildlife in the woodland
Winter can be the perfect time to watch for wildlife in our gardens. Besides the regular cast of characters, watch for more elusive wildlife that may visit your garden in winter, when they are much easier to spot in the barren, snow-covered landscape.
Coyote in the woodland: Capturing its essence
Days in the making, a fraction of a second in the taking. Capturing the elusive coyote in a winter woodland.
Living with Wild Turkeys in the garden
Wild Turkeys, for better or worse, have become a part of some our more rural gardens. Find out more about these massive wild birds and how they play a role in our woodland gardens.
Hand feeding chipmunks in five easy steps
Hand feeding chipmunks in your wildlife woodland garden is not difficult. All it takes is some patience and a good supply of peanuts. Then, it’s just a matter of befriending the Chipmunks to trust you enough to take the nuts out of your hand.
Rabbits in the woodland garden
Rabbits are a reality in any garden. They are sweet little beings that need a safe place to call home and why not make it our woodland gardens.
Are raccoons good for the garden?
Raccoons can be very beneficial in your woodland garden, but too many of these masked bandits are a recipe for problems.
How important are skunks in our gardens?
Skunks are extremely beneficial in our gardens helping to reduce unwanted visitors. These gentle creatures pose no threat to us and are rarely seen accept at night.
Wildlife rescue: Living with foxes and other garden wildlife
If you are fortunate enough to have foxes living in or near your garden consider yourself lucky. These entertaining little critters are great to have in your yard to control mice and rats.
Wildlife Rescue: The year of the Fox
Mange in foxes can be deadly if left untreated but it is relative easy to cure if the application of proper medication is given in a timely fashion. Follow Procyon Wildlife volunteer staff as they tackle an onslaught of wild foxes inflicted with mange. Their rescue and recovery and eventual release.
The Fox den: How to find and identify it in the garden
Finding a fox den in the forest or in your backyard is always an exciting experience. Consider yourself lucky to be able to watch the kits grow up and the dedication the parents have as they teach them how to make their own way in the world. The den is often a series of tunnels with separate compartments for sleeping and stashing a cache of food.
Why do foxes scream?
Have you ever heard a terrifying scream at night in the garden or in a nearby woodlands? Chances are the bone-chilling sound was simply a red fox calling out for a mate. The piercing sound of a fox scream can shatter the peace of the woodland garden, but it is just one of the many vocalizations foxes make.
Living with and attracting friendly little red squirrels
The American Red squirrel is a year-round resident in our woodland garden. An entertaining little tree squirrel that prefers coniferous forests, especially pine trees which are both a source of food and habitat. American red squirrels, unlike their Eurasian red squirrel are territorial and hold their own against the American grey squirrels and fox squirrels.
Do NOT cut down that dead or dying tree
If you are lucky enough to have a dead or dying tree in your yard, do everything you can to protect it. The birds, animals, insects and fungus will thank you for it. Beautiful trees might be wonderful in our gardens, but dead and dying trees are more important to many birds and animal life.
Why do foxes steal from our garden? Fox got my Croc
Somewhere in my neighbourhood is a lost and lonely Croc. It disappeared during an overnight crime spree carried out with great stealth. Our dog saved one by her barking. I am worried about the other.
Tips and ideas on how to de-skunk your dog
It all happened so fast. And it can happen to you and your dog if you are not careful. Here are some tips to deal with a skunking and ideas to help stop if from happening again.