There is a putrid, yet sweet, stench emanating from the woods behind your meticulously manicured lawn. You notice in the sky above you, the circling of large black shadows looking eerily like the dementor scene in Prisoner of Azkaban. Against your better judgement you put on your boots and go for a walk into the woods. No more than 15 feet past the treeline you scare up a small band of black vultures feeding on what remains of a well decomposed deer carcass.
Everyone loves an outdoor dining option this time of year. There is something that just adds to a dining experience to be doing it in the evening Cincinnati sun. The birds singing, the sounds of the bustling populus, the soft light coming from the “golden hour” sun, and the smell of three day old chinese food and pizza crusts fill the air. It’s a raccoon’s food nirvana.
Read MoreHere are 5 solid tips on keeping your flock and your eggs protected from nuisance wildlife. Nothing is more heartbreaking to come across a dead bird, or a pilfered nesting box.Take it from a guy who knows first hand.
Read MoreI am going to use a word in this article numerous times that some people may have an aversion to. There have been countless memes made about it, some even made into t-shirts. This word has been the topic of Saturday Night Live skits, and even made a punchline for an american president.
Read MoreAs I walked through our farm today I lamented at the spongy ground beneath my boots. The never ending rain here in the Cincinnati area this spring has brought with it a host of problems for our community. But wait, this is a wildlife website, what does rain have to do with any of this? (click to read more)
Read MoreSix months in prison and up to $15,000 in fines. That is what it would cost me to remove “the wrong” bird nest from your home.
Read MoreMay is here and with it comes our highest call volume of the year. At least a half dozen times a week for the next two months we will be fielding calls from worried members of our community that the baby (fill in animal here) in the lawn/garden has been abandoned by its mother.
Read MoreSince their first introduction in 1951, these adaptable lizards have made themselves comfortable at home here in Cincinnati and the surrounding areas. If you can find a south facing limestone wall with a flat area for foraging, you will likely find a few of these skittish pixies sunning themselves on a warm day.
Read MoreWhen you hit the homepage of Huntsman Wildlife’s website, the first thing you see is a banner with big white letters saying “Protecting Health and Property”. When I started this company, it was with the intention of providing safety and security to my community.
Read MoreThat is right folks, spring has arrived overnight in Cincinnati and with that, all our creepy, crawly, and fuzzy fauna is out moving around including our leggless snake friends. Here are 10 tips on keeping your home free from those slithering squatters
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