At WildYard, we celebrate nature’s heroes. Our blog is your go-to spot for fun facts, myth-busting, and insights into amazing creatures like bats, bees, and owls.
Explore their vital roles in our ecosystems, learn how to support them, and discover practical ways to create a more wildlife-friendly world.
From building shelters to promoting coexistence, our articles aim to inspire curiosity and action. Education is the first step toward conservation. Start your journey here!

All about Bats

Certified triple-chamber cedar bat house — how to attract bats to a bat house

Nichoir à chauve-souris : comment attirer les chauves-souris

Par Big Bat Box Team

Comment attirer les chauves-souris dans un nichoir : emplacement idéal, hauteur, soleil, couleur et timing, selon Bat Conservation International. Pour une colonie qui s’installe plus vite.
How to Hang a Bat House: The Complete Guide to Location, Height & Care

Nichoir à chauve-souris : Guide complet pour l'installation, l'emplacement et l'entretien

Par WildYard Team

Les chauves-souris comptent parmi les alliées les plus précieuses de nos jardins. Une seule chauve-souris peut dévorer jusqu'à 3 000 insectes par nuit, dont des moustiques, des mites et d'autres nuisibles. Pourtant, leurs habitats naturels...
Best Backyard Bat Conservation and Wildlife Habitat Trends for 2026 (So Far)

Best Backyard Bat Conservation and Wildlife Habitat Trends for 2026 (So Far)

Par Justin Chacona

2026 is already proving to be a standout year for backyard wildlife conservation. More homeowners than ever are rethinking their outdoor spaces, not just as places to relax, but as active habitats that support the...
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All about Bees

How to Maintain Your Bee House Through the Seasons

How to Maintain Your Bee House Through the Seasons

Par Robin Bade

Learn how to care for your bee house year-round with seasonal tips to keep solitary bees safe, healthy, and thriving in your garden.
Bee Wise: How Bee Houses and Hotels Can Help Save Bees & the Environment Image by Ottó from Pixabay

Bee Wise: How Bee Houses and Hotels Can Help Save Bees & the Environment

Par Ahmad Chaudary

Bees are more than just buzzing insects; they are vital pollinators in our ecosystem. Without them, our food supply and biodiversity would be in serious jeopardy. However, the bee population is facing a dramatic decline...
Buzzing Wonders: 12 Fun Facts About Bees That Will Amaze You Image by marian anbu juwan from Pixabay

Buzzing Wonders: 12 Fun Facts About Bees That Will Amaze You

Par Ahmad Chaudary

Bees are more than just tiny, buzzing insects; they are remarkable creatures that play a crucial role in our ecosystem. From their unique anatomy to their incredible ability to produce honey, bees are full of...
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All about Owls

eastern screech owl hiding

5 Things You Didn’t Know About Eastern Screech Owls

Par Alexandra Maloukatou

Eastern screech owls are one of the most common owls in North America. Yet most people never notice them. They’re small, quiet, and masters of disguise. Here's five fun facts that will make you love...
Why Owl Boxes Are the Best Natural Pest Control

Why Owl Boxes Are the Best Natural Pest Control

Par Alexandra Maloukatou

Owl boxes provide a powerful natural pest control solution by attracting owls that hunt mice and rodents year-round. Learn how installing an owl box can reduce pests without pesticides while supporting healthy local ecosystems.
The Silent Hunters: Why Owl Boxes and Bat Boxes Shouldn't Mix | Image by Erik Karits from Pixabay

The Silent Hunters: Why Owl Boxes and Bat Boxes Shouldn't Mix

Par Robin Bade

When dusk falls and the world quiets down, two groups of night-time vigilantes take to the skies - owls and bats. Both are champions of our ecosystems, serving as natural pest control and playing pivotal...
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All about squirrels

A cedar squirrel house mounted in a backyard tree with squirrels using the natural habitat and feeder.

Squirrel House Guide: What It Is, Who It Helps & How to Choose One

Par WildYard

A squirrel house is a wooden nesting box that gives squirrels a dry, safe place to shelter and raise young. Learn who uses them, how to choose the right size and materials, and where to...
Wooden squirrel feeder and hideout house on a backyard table, a combined squirrel feeder and shelter.

Squirrel Feeder Guide: Types, What to Look For & the Best Setup

Par WildYard

A squirrel feeder guide: the main types, what makes a good one, and why a house-and-feeder combo gives backyard squirrels both shelter and food.
What to Feed Squirrels Year-Round: A Backyard Host's Guide

What to Feed Squirrels Year-Round: A Backyard Host's Guide

Par WildYard Team

What do squirrels eat — and what should you actually put in a squirrel feeder? A season-by-season guide, plus the foods to avoid, from WildYard.
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Learn More

Wildlife Care: Expert Guide to Maintaining Bat, Owl, and Bee Houses Image by Jürgen from Pixabay

Wildlife Haven: Expert Guide to Maintaining Bat, Owl, and Bee Houses

Par Ahmad Chaudary

Wildlife houses are essential tools in conserving biodiversity. They offer shelter to species like bats, owls, and bees that play critical roles in maintaining ecological balance. These creatures help with pest control, pollination, and keeping...
vibrant garden with diverse flowering plants and berries supporting garden pollinators like bees and bats

From Dusk Till Dawn: Bats & Bees as Your Garden Pollinators

Par Ahmad Chaudary

Gardens are more than just spaces of beauty and tranquility; they are dynamic ecosystems, bustling with life, where every plant, insect, and animal plays a vital role. Among the unsung heroes of these vibrant ecosystems...