The cold has felt endless this season, and most of us are now asking ourselves, “why didn’t we head south for the winter?!” But while many birds have winged their way to warmer climates, much of our native wildlife has hunkered down right here in Ohio to brave the cold. Although we don’t often see them during the winter months, there are many species that never leave the region. But where are they riding out the cold?

Many people are surprised to find a fawn in their yard, with mom nowhere to be found! That may seem weird, but this is usually not cause for alarm.

Eastern cottontail rabbits commonly build nests in what seem like the worst locations—in the middle of lawns, in yards where dogs play or even in planters. How can you protect bunny nests in unideal places? Read more to find out.