You could use a toy from the 1940s could help keep squirrels away from your feeders — and you may even get a show.

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 ...

Keep feeding the birds—without feeding the squirrels—with these simple tips. Hanging up a bird feeder is a great way to attract birds to your backyard, but you may find you have more than feathered ...

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 ...

If you’ve hung up a bird feeder in your garden, then it’s safe to assume that you were hoping it would feel the local ...

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 ...