The Buzz

Want to see wildlife in your yard all winter long? The key is to make it a welcoming place for them to visit. 

Put your birding knowledge to the test with this 15-question quiz.

The days have become noticeably colder and shorter, and food supplies have become more scarce for many birds. But you can keep birds visiting your yard all year long by providing the right foods.

From eagle eyes to Benjamin Franklin, dive into these offbeat facts.

Turkey vultures are raptors just like eagles and hawks, but there are a few things that set them apart.

Find out by answering these 10 questions.

Is that a chipmunk or a ground squirrel scurrying around your yard in preparation for winter? Learn how to tell the difference between these two similar-looking rodents.

Monarchs are a popular symbol in the celebration of Día de los Muertos. Learn what these butterflies symbolize and how you can attract them to your yard in the upcoming "Winged Souls & Milkweed" program.

Loved or reviled, the raccoon is one of the most common mammals in Illinois. 

Trillions of cigarettes are littered each year, creating a lasting impact for the environment. And now, with the rising popularity of e-cigarettes, litter from smoking includes both hazardous and electronic waste.

During this time, deer tend to move about more freely, causing an uptick in collisions with vehicles.

Find out by answering these 10 questions.

Spider silk is stronger than any other fiber on Earth, but how do these eight-legged creatures make it? They are specially equipped for making silk, with glands and structures designed for just that purpose. 

With summer-like temperatures behind us, it's the time of year when stink bugs start making their way into our homes. Resist the urge to stomp on or squish them or you'll quickly learn how these insects got their name.

Food scraps don't decompose as fast as you might think, so leaving your apple cores and banana peels behind is bad news for many reasons.