I test smart bird feeders for a living, and have fought years’ worth of squirrel battles so you don’t have to. These are my ...

Bird Buddy is a company known for its camera-equipped bird feeder, a product that started out on Kickstarter. Since debuting ...

Make sure your feeder is clean and filled with high-energy food sources, like peanuts, sunflower seeds, or suet.” She also ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Baffles and pole-mounted feeders block squirrel access if placed strategically. Cayenne-mixed seed and caged feeders provide mixed ...

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 ...

Rat on a bird feeder trying to get sunflower seeds. - Poggensee/Shutterstock One of the most discouraging sights for anyone who puts up a bird feeder is discovering that the visitors enjoying it ...

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 ...

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 ...

Hanging a quality, seed-filled bird feeder is a great way to attract a multitude of interesting and beautiful birds to your yard. One of the sneaky downsides to bird feeders, though, is that they also ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Birds do all kinds of great things for a garden: Insect-eating birds can provide some pest control. And ...