Watching a squirrel dash up a tree is quite the sight, yet it's quite another to set up a bird feeder only to have these bushy-tailed bandits raid it. Birds often depend on the extra sustenance from ...

Last month, I wrote about the pleasures of watching birds outside my window as they visit my feeders for seeds and nuts. Many people hold back from this source of joy because of various practical ...

Attracting birds is fun and educational. There’s no easier way to become more aware of the diversity of birds that surrounds us than to put out a backyard feeder and simply glance at it from time to ...

Countless backyards are battlegrounds between die-hard homeowners and squirrels fighting over bird feed. Squirrels need not be an inevitable element of bird feeding; even though keeping squirrels out ...

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 ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Baffles and pole-mounted feeders block squirrel access if placed strategically. Cayenne-mixed seed and caged feeders provide mixed ...