As the temperatures drop and winter sets in, it’s more important than ever to help out the wild bird population. Providing them with food is an easy but crucial way to support these feathered friends ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Even the best bird feeders face a singular mortal enemy: squirrels. These fluffy rodents may be cute, but ...

Stop squirrels from feasting on your birdseed by employing these genius—and sometimes wily—tricks.

If you enjoy birdwatching, then you likely also have a strong vendetta against squirrels that enjoy birdseed as much as (if not more than) the birds do. The PeckPerk Smart Bird Feeder offers an easy ...

Like a true Midwesterner, my dad has been feuding with the squirrels in his backyard for years. Every few months, he comes home with a new “squirrel-proof” bird feeder, each more expensive than the ...

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 ...

As a long-time backyard birder, I can tell you that the only thing more certain than death and taxes is that squirrels will find a way to outsmart any squirrel-proof feeder. Over a series of days, I ...

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 ...

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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 ...