There are many methods that try to prevent squirrels from being food-stealing pests, and squirrel-proof bird feeders seem like the perfect solution to backyard feeding frustrations. However, there are ...

Do squirrels at your bird feeders drive you nuts? You’re not alone. One of the most common questions we get here at Birds & Blooms is “How can I keep squirrels off my bird feeders?” So we’ve rounded ...

WHICH SQUIRREL FEEDER IS BEST? Having a squirrel feeder can be a smart strategy, even if you aren’t a fan of squirrels. A properly positioned squirrel feeder can help keep the critters from venturing ...

Paul Cappiello's bird feeders attract woodpeckers, sparrows, chickadees, cardinals and more to his home in Louisville's Highlands neighborhood. Growing up in the suburban New York City area, ...

A few simple steps can keep your bird feed going to its intended recipients instead of those puffy-tailed sneaks. By John Alexander Published Jul 26, 2025 1:00 PM EDT We may earn revenue from the ...

'The 5-7-9 rule with feeders is a way to help avoid those pesky acrobats,' says Maria Kincaid, in-house ornithologist for ...

Growing up in the suburban New York City area, surrounded by beech/oak forest, we sat in a wonderful place to enjoy the seasonal comings and goings of a wide variety of birds. And since my parents ...

Squirrels: Are they just rats with better PR? Be advised that this is not safe reading material for squirrel lovers, or even squirrel apologists. In my opinion, squirrels are worse than rats—smarter, ...