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 ...

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 may have done everything to protect your bird feeder from squirrels and other critters, but overlooking this one task may ...

To keep squirrels out of bird feeders, using bird seed coated in hot pepper oil is an effective solution. When using pepper-treated seed, wear gloves and avoid making your own mixture to prevent ...

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 ...

Attracting birds is fun and educational. There’s no easier way to become more aware of the diversity of birds that surrounds us than to put out a backyard feeder and simply glance at it from time to ...

Gardening expert Ish shared some helpful advice for fellow gardeners who are worried about squirrels eating their new plant ...