Reply #143: If you can, it's a great idea to provide food for the wildlife as well.

[Lone_Star_Dem]

The grasses have died before they went to seed, and many flowers never bloomed creating a shortage of fruits. There's really not much out there for the wildlife to eat. If you're able it would be a great idea to put out some birdseed, maybe some corn and peanuts, too. Another factor is the migrating wildlife. I'm keeping four humming bird feeders filled and putting out cut oranges and overripe bananas for the birds and butterflies. I've seen bird species that are not usually in my area this year. It's been kind of cool really.

Just be careful you don't lure in a pack of rascally raccoons like I did. If you do, just remember they are wild animals. So long as you respect that and don't treat them like a domestic, things should be fine. Oh, and invest in bungee cords for your trash bins! My lack of those is what lured the buggers in in the first place. :D