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I have a love-hate relationship with my yard. First, it started with Mr. Nuisance, a squirrel who was supposed to dislike the safflower seed that I faithfully put in a platform feeder for years.

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 ...

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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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

Occurred on 19, 2025 / Springfield, Virginia, USA Info from Licensor: "I had been battling to squirrel-proof my bird feeder ...

There are many methods that try to prevent squirrels from being food-stealing pests, and squirrel-proof bird feeders seem like the perfect solution to backyard feeding frustrations. However, there are ...

Many homeowners enjoy feeding birds in their yards until squirrels start nibbling at the feed—or the feeders. Squirrels climb on bird feeders and eat the food, often chewing and clawing through wood ...