It's a familiar frustration for bird lovers: the careful stocking of feeders, only for agile grey squirrels to effortlessly snaffle seeds and fatballs. Over the years, desperate measures to stop these ...

Squirrels might seem like an unstoppable force when it comes to raiding your bird feeder, but the real reason they are so attracted to your yard is actually much simpler than you think — it's a mess.

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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." If you're thinking, "But surely by now we've made enough technological advances in the world of bird ...

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 ...

Until recently I didn’t think about L.A.’s squirrel population much. Now the tiny, bushy-tailed terrorists and the havoc they bring to my backyard consume my every waking moment. It started last ...

I live near a woodland, and one of the biggest issues I have with my bird feeder is trying to keep squirrels off it. These cheeky creatures will often dominate my bird feeder, stealing resources away ...

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 ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. When you're looking to attract birds to your backyard and help ensure that their nutritional needs are being met, one of the best things that ...