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 ...

Squirrels are undoubtedly fascinating creatures, but the last place you want to see them is on your bird feeder. Once they find them, these rodents can be relentless as they devour seeds and possibly ...

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Watching colorful birds flit around your bird feeder provides a never-ending source of entertainment. Every day, you welcome multiple types of songbirds along with boisterous woodpeckers who seem to ...

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Across Pennsylvania, and beyond, a generations-old battle is unfolding. Backyard birders are bringing their bird feeders out of storage and filling them with fresh, energy-rich seeds. And, squirrels ...

A grandmother in the U.K. has found a slick way to handle thieving squirrels. Sally Stranix, 64, has been smearing Vaseline on the stand of her bird feeder to stop one "greedy" squirrel from feasting ...

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 ...

Squirrels are known for feasting on bird seed and, thanks to their ability to reach high places and jump daring distances, it often seems that no bird feeder is off limits. Whether it's a hanging ...