Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. It’s that time of year again when animals start preparing for the cold winter months, building nests and dens, and gathering ...

Of the four types of squirrels that live in my neighborhood only the red and gray squirrels have been visiting the feeders. Chipmunks, the smallest members of the squirrel family, aren’t around in the ...

If you’ve ever planted winter bulbs and come back to find holes in your garden, you know how frustrating squirrels can be. After waiting all season to see those blooms, it’s tough watching your hard ...

If New Year’s resolutions include spending more time outdoors, keep your eyes and ears open for red squirrels. They’re sporting their brightest, thickest fur this time of year and ready to pitch a fit ...

Not only local birds appreciate support in winter. Squirrels also enjoy the treats provided in gardens. myHOMEBOOK explains what to consider and what to watch out for when feeding squirrels in winter.

Woolly bear caterpillars are the perennial stars of wildlife-based winter weather forecasting, and we have plenty of reports from them, but squirrels are really stealing the show this year. In ...

Have you noticed squirrels going a bit crazy this fall? I mean more than usual? I’ve been hearing a lof of people talking about the long, cold winter in store for us and they say they can tell because ...

Q: Why don't I see gray squirrels and chipmunks much during the winter? I know they don't hibernate, so what do they do? I'm concerned. JERRY, Pittsfield A: As town and state officials urge us to stay ...