How Many Bird Species Are Found in Texas?
Texas has one of the highest bird species counts in the U.S. As of now, there are 677 documented species recorded in the state. That number comes from official counts…
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What Birds Eat: Safe Foods (and What to Avoid)
Some birds eat seeds, some eat bugs, and some eat both-but they don’t all eat the same thing. What birds eat depends on their species, the season, and what’s available….
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Can Birds Smell? Facts About Avian Senses
Most people think birds can’t smell anything at all. This widespread belief has persisted for decades, but it’s actually wrong. Birds do have a sense of smell, though it varies…
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How Long Do Birds Live: Average Bird Life Expectancy
Birds can live way longer than most people realize. Some wild birds survive only a few years, sure, but others like the Laysan albatross might outlive your grandparents. Here’s the…
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Are Squirrels Considered Rodents?
Yes — a squirrel is a rodent. Every species of squirrel belongs to the Rodentia order, making them direct members of the rodent family alongside rats, mice, and other gnawing…
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Why Squirrels Don’t Just “Disappear” in Winter
It’s easy to think squirrels just vanish when the weather cools off. One week you’re watching them chase each other across the fence line, the next—nothing. But no, they’re not…
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Using the 5-7-9 Rule to Keep Squirrels Off Your Feeders
If you hang a bird feeder anywhere near trees in Houston, you’ve probably had a squirrel help itself before breakfast. Doesn’t matter if it’s seeds, suet, or fruit—squirrels will find…
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How to Identify Squirrel Poop
If you’ve found strange little droppings in your attic or near your garden, there’s a decent chance it’s squirrel poop. And yeah, that’s gross—but it’s also a clue. When squirrels…
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Where Do Squirrels Sleep in Houston?
If you’ve ever watched squirrels bouncing through your yard or scrambling across power lines in West University or The Woodlands, you’ve probably wondered—where do these little guys actually go when…
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Squirrel Mating Habits: What You Should Know
Watching squirrels chase each other around trees is more than just playful fun — it’s often part of their wild and competitive mating behavior. Squirrels are surprisingly complicated when it…
