Squirrels aren't the only rodents scurrying around bird feeders. Rats want all those sunflower seeds, too. Attach a baffle to ensure birds, not rats, get 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 ...

If the above setups don’t work for you—maybe you’re in an apartment and can only feed birds on a fire escape or with a window ...

Having a well-placed baffle (green cone attachment on bottom of picture) keeps squirrels from climbing up and getting to the feeder. Earlier this week I put out the call for advice on how to keep ...

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 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 ...

Which squirrel-proof bird feeders are best? Many people enjoy placing bird feeders on their property to encourage seasonal songbirds to stay nearby and brighten up their yards. However, traditional ...

A bird feeder might seem like it can go anywhere on a tree with little impact to its performance, but the correct location ...

Hannah Stephenson tests a selection of deterrents to see if they keep squirrels off your bird food. I have long had a problem with grey squirrels. They feast on birdseed in trays, play acrobatics to ...