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Category: Backyard Animals

Read all about the animals you can find right at your doorstep! From the smallest birds to reptiles and rodents!

  • What do groundhogs eat (Facts about the groundhog diet!)

    What do groundhogs eat (Facts about the groundhog diet!)

    Groundhogs are a common sight in many backyards across North America. These furry creatures may look cute and cuddly, but they can be a nuisance when they start digging up your garden! Groundhogs are herbivores and eat grasses and vegetables and fruits most of the time. However, they may eat insects, nuts, and mushrooms from…

  • Do Robins Attack Other Birds? (Who Wins?)

    Do Robins Attack Other Birds? (Who Wins?)

    Robins are a type of bird that is found in North America. They are brown and red or orange in chest color and have a white belly. Their beak is short and their body is rounded. For a backyard bird, the robin is medium in size (bigger than sparrows but smaller than crows) and they…

  • What Do Rainbow Lorikeets Eat in the Wild?

    What Do Rainbow Lorikeets Eat in the Wild?

    Rainbow lorikeets (Trichoglossus moluccanus), also known in daily jargon as “Loris”, are parrot species that reside in Australia, New Zealand, and Hong Kong. They have a very colorful appearance and can be found both in the wild and as pets. Rainbow lorikeets that live in the wild have a specific diet of nectar and pollen…

  • What Do Baby American Goldfinches Eat? (Answered!)

    What Do Baby American Goldfinches Eat? (Answered!)

    The babies of the American Goldfinch are referred to as nestlings. At this stage in life, the little ones are still very much dependent on their mother for survival. As far as diet goes, food will be brought to them by both parents. This diet of baby Goldfinches consists mainly of softer insects like worms…

  • Do Crows Scare Away Other Birds? (Do They Eat Them?)

    Do Crows Scare Away Other Birds? (Do They Eat Them?)

    Crows are big black birds that you’ll be quite familiar with if you spend time in cities or in your own backyard. Crows belong to the Corvidae family (their family has a lot of members including jays, ravens, magpies, rooks, and many other types of birds) and I have previously written about where Blue Jays…

  • Do Gophers Eat Meat – Do They eat Mice?

    Do Gophers Eat Meat – Do They eat Mice?

    Gophers are omnivores but mostly herbivores. They eat plants, such as flowers, roots, and tubers. But gophers also enjoy grasses, fruits, and grains. Gophers don’t generally eat animals unless they need to survive in extreme conditions or if they are starving. So, gophers are mainly herbivores that do to a lesser extent prey on smaller…

  • Do Groundhogs Eat Meat? (Will They Harm Pets?)

    Do Groundhogs Eat Meat? (Will They Harm Pets?)

    When you talk of a groundhog most people probably think that they only eat plant-based food like tomatoes, squash, grass, and flowers. But they do also eat animals, just not as much as greens! Groundhogs will eat other animals but mainly in the form of smaller insects as a source of animal protein, but they…

  • Identify backyard birds in Oregon! (All you need to know!)

    Identify backyard birds in Oregon! (All you need to know!)

    Oregon is a great place for birdwatching, with its diverse landscapes and rich birdlife. In this post, we’ll take a look at some of the most common backyard birds in Oregon. These birds are easy to spot and can be enjoyed by both novice and experienced birdwatchers alike. So if you’re interested in getting into…

  • Do Groundhogs Eat Tomatoes? (9 methods to keep them away!)

    Do Groundhogs Eat Tomatoes? (9 methods to keep them away!)

    This is a question that many yard owners want to know the answer to. The short answer is yes, groundhogs do eat tomatoes. However, they also eat other fruits and vegetables, as well as insects. However, groundhogs are generally herbivores, which means that they mostly eat plants. In short, groundhogs will eat tomatoes, even unripe…

  • Do Birds Poop While Flying? (+ Other cool bird poop facts!)

    Do Birds Poop While Flying? (+ Other cool bird poop facts!)

    While we know birds as flying animals and studied them at some point in our science classes, there are still many things to learn about them. Birds have a high metabolic rate that allows them to process foods quickly. Because of this, they have to excrete wastes more often than other animals. Because most birds…