The physical barrier is probably the first thing that comes to mind when you think of keeping squirrels out of your bird feeder. Ideally, after a barrier is applied, your bird food will be easy to get ...

If you welcome birds into your backyard or garden by keeping your bird feeders filled and inviting, you know all too well how pesky squirrels can throw a wrench in the works. These cunning creatures ...

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 ...

For most of my life, birds haven't interested me much, but sometime in the pandemic, I started adding bird feeders to my garden, and now I am completely charmed by my new visitors. The number one ...

Squirrel-proof. Google it and you get nearly a half-million possibilities. Search it on Amazon and you get more than 3,200 product listings. There’s a lot of interest in anything that promises to give ...

Do squirrels at your bird feeders drive you nuts? You’re not alone. One of the most common questions we get here at Birds & ...

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 ...

Paul Cappiello's bird feeders attract woodpeckers, sparrows, chickadees, cardinals and more to his home in Louisville's Highlands neighborhood. Growing up in the suburban New York City area, ...