Before you spend money on a squirrel-proof feeder, experts say one simple placement rule can make all the difference.

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Bird feeders welcome our feathered friends to our yards, providing a free meal to those willing to venture close to humanity.

Squirrels turning your bird feeder into a buffet? These clever tricks, from feeder fixes to simple seed additions, can help ...

A squirrel leaning across from a pole and reaching into a bird feeder - Romaoslo/Getty Images You've spent a small fortune on bird food, dedicated a weekend to DIYing your own backyard bird feeder, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 Add Popular Science (opens in a ...

Until recently I didn’t think about L.A.’s squirrel population much. Now the tiny, bushy-tailed terrorists and the havoc they bring to my backyard consume my every waking moment. It started last ...