Squirrels are undoubtedly fascinating creatures, but the last place you want to see them is on your bird feeder. Once they find them, these rodents can be relentless as they devour seeds and possibly ...

Keep feeding the birds—without feeding the squirrels—with these simple tips. Hanging up a bird feeder is a great way to attract birds to your backyard, but you may find you have more than feathered ...

The physical barrier is probably the first thing that comes to mind when you think of keeping squirrels out of your bird feeder. Ideally, after a barrier is applied, your bird food will be easy to get ...

Squirrels, mice, raccoons, and other animals love snacking on the bird seed you put in your feeders, making it harder for small avians to count on you when they are hungry. If this is something you're ...

Watching colorful birds flit around your bird feeder provides a never-ending source of entertainment. Every day, you welcome multiple types of songbirds along with boisterous woodpeckers who seem to ...

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 ...

A method often used to keep squirrels off of birdfeeders is to baffle them with devices above or below the feeders. These are usually metal or plastic disks or tubes that are mounted on the poles ...

Baffles and pole-mounted feeders block squirrel access if placed strategically. Cayenne-mixed seed and caged feeders provide mixed results for squirrel control. Clean feeder areas and offer squirrels ...

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 ...