Hazard trees can exist anywhere. A hazard tree can be defined as one that has rot, breakage or damage to the point that it ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Most people know woodpeckers peck at trees, but few realize just how much destruction one bird can cause over time. TikToker That ...

Most people know woodpeckers peck at trees, but few realize just how much destruction one bird can cause over time. TikToker That Language Teacher has a male pileated woodpecker living in her yard, ...

It is spring, and with the turning of the seasons comes longer days, fragrant blossoms, and, of course, migratory birds. Mixed in with the Southwest’s hummingbirds, warblers, and flycatchers is a ...

Even if you're an avid bird lover, a woodpecker pecking on your home is not exactly an ideal situation. Woodpeckers will peck on homes in search of insects that are hidden beneath your home's siding ...

Homeowners never know what they'll find in their backyard, but if they're lucky, it'll be an adorable guest wandering around to check things out. One homeowner was drawn to their backyard after ...

Woodpeckers are well known for striking tree trunks with remarkable force and precision. These birds deliver thousands of high-speed impacts per day, generating mechanical loads that would destabilize ...

Woodpecker damage to wooden utility poles is increasing, leading to higher replacement costs and operational challenges for utilities. Strategies such as replacing wooden poles with metal or concrete, ...

The males of the species prepare for mating season by excavating nests for the approval of the females — and even other birds and animals. Snags, or wildlife trees, are favorite haunts of woodpeckers, ...

As temperatures finally rise above freezing, the snow surrounding the house and in the woods ever so slowly collapses. Icicles drip, drip by day and refreeze by night. When the sun is shining, some ...