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Here are 13 ways you can turn your backyard into a habitat that supports wildlife.

Opossums are gentle neighbors, rarely dangerous, and often not even responsible for messes they get blamed for. Here's what to do if you have one in a crawlspace.

Starlings are cavity-nesting birds and will use attics, vents, and ducts in homes to build nests for their eggs and to raise their young.

Of all sparrows, the non-native house sparrow is most often in conflict with humans because the birds are so good at adapting to our buildings and nesting in crevices.

Crows can get in the trash and compost. These smart black birds are now common residents of cities and towns, but relocation is more effective and humane than poison.

When pigeon flocks grow too large and their poop becomes too much of a nuisance, use these humane methods to control their numbers.

At least half of birds who hit windows die from the impact or soon after. Learn how to make your windows bird-safe and help birds if they do suffer a collision.

This season, combine gutter cleaning with inspections of your roof, attic, chimney and siding to keep wildlife from moving into your house.

Simple ways swimming pool owners can save the lives of wildlife in their backyard.