'The 5-7-9 rule with feeders is a way to help avoid those pesky acrobats,' says Maria Kincaid, in-house ornithologist for ...

A backyard battle in the United States took an unexpected turn when a newly 'squirrel-proof' bird feeder was put to the test. The moment, captured on December 19 in Virginia, showed just how ...

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 ...

WOOSTER, Ohio (WJW) – We love to share pictures from FOX 8 viewers of the unique and unusual animals spotted around Northeast Ohio. White, or albino, are some of the most common, yet rare, animals we ...

Want to get those squirrels to stop taking some of the bird's food? Well, you are in luck! Greg Lays from Ginger Valley shows off the Squirrel Proof Feeders! Green Thumb on WSBT22 is sponsored by ...

Oct. 27 (UPI) --Rotund rodents from across the state of Texas competed in Texas Parks and Wildlife's inaugural Fat Squirrel Week, with a squirrel named Chunkosaurus Rex taking the top spot. Fat ...

Move over, Fat Bear Week — we've got a new fat animal in town. Every year as fall begins, outdoor enthusiasts observe the holiest of traditions: crowning the fattest bear at Brooks River in Alaska's ...

Move over, bears. Texas squirrels are making headlines now after the state crowned the winner of its first-ever Fat Squirrel Week competition. And, which squirrel claimed the title? His name is ...

Squirrels: Are they just rats with better PR? Be advised that this is not safe reading material for squirrel lovers, or even squirrel apologists. In my opinion, squirrels are worse than rats—smarter, ...

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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 ...