Not every nest in trees is a bird nest! Here's what a squirrel nest looks like and how to deter squirrels from nesting in your yard.

Plus, how to prevent them from settling down in the first place.

From my kitchen window in Decatur earlier this week, I saw a gray squirrel with a wad of dead leaves and twigs in its mouth scamper up a white oak in the backyard. I assumed the mouthful of material ...

For many of us, our yards are spaces for both play and relaxation, and they offer opportunities to experience the benefits of being outdoors. No matter how much you try to make this space your own ...

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Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Brown squirrel peering out from its nest situated in a tree - In Stock/Getty Images There are some 200 species of squirrels in the ...

There are some 200 species of squirrels in the world, with many living in North America, so it isn't rare to spot one. In fact, you may have almost run over one more than once while driving, but ...