Wild Critters Archives

Critters in the garden: voles and moles

Although these two animals are different the deterrents are similar. Moles tunnel under the ground and make runways just below

What to do about deer They are gorgeous to look at with soft-coloured coats looking so sleek above their slender

1. Bulking up. While many wildlife hibernate or hide away in dens in winter, others just bulk up by eating

Feathered Friends with Sherrie Versluis Wild bird products are found almost anywhere these days at hardware stores, gardening centres, and

1. Not from Turkey. There are three species of turkey, if you count the domesticated one, and all are from

1. More than just a jacket. “Canada goose” may conjure up visions of a warm, fur-trimmed winter jacket with a

1. Skunk diet. Skunks have a varied diet that includes roots, seeds and berries; small mice, birds and eggs; and,

By Sharon Moffat There is often nothing more upsetting to a gardener than to stroll out into the garden to

1. The prospering dog. The common coyote, Canis Latrans, is among the most successful large mammals when it comes to

1. Smart cookies. Raccoons are highly intelligent with excellent memories. One study showed that they could remember very well for