Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Rat on a bird feeder trying to get sunflower seeds. - Poggensee/Shutterstock One of the most discouraging sights for anyone who ...

Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Anyone who’s ever tried to attract feathered friends to their backyard by installing a bird feeder knows: If you install it, they ...

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 ...

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 Add Popular Science (opens in a ...

A squirrel on a feeder pole, blocked by a cone-shaped baffle - A. Michael Brown/Shutterstock You've spent a small fortune on bird food, dedicated a weekend to DIYing your own backyard bird feeder, and ...

There's nothing quite like the simple joy of watching colorful birds flock to your backyard feeder. But then, a familiar foe appears: the squirrel. These acrobatic, little thieves can empty a feeder ...

You’ve lovingly filled your bird feeder with premium seed, hoping to attract a colourful chorus of British birds, from sparrows and finches to blue tits. But instead, in swoops a furry acrobat – bushy ...

Having a well-placed baffle (green cone attachment on bottom of picture) keeps squirrels from climbing up and getting to the feeder. Earlier this week I put out the call for advice on how to keep ...

Hannah Stephenson tests a selection of deterrents to see if they keep squirrels off your bird food. I have long had a problem with grey squirrels. They feast on birdseed in trays, play acrobatics to ...