"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Even the best bird feeders face a singular mortal enemy: squirrels. These fluffy rodents may be cute, but ...

Squirrels might seem like an unstoppable force when it comes to raiding your bird feeder, but the real reason they are so attracted to your yard is actually much simpler than you think — it's a mess.

If you are frequently chasing squirrels away from your bird feeder, you are not alone in your battle against these opportunity-seeking rodents. Once squirrels have located a reliable food source (in ...

The green space called your backyard has seen it all—neighborhood cookouts, family gatherings, potlucks and more. But when the guests say goodbye, your backyard can be a haven for you and the wildlife ...

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 ...

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 ...

If squirrels are common where you live and you have a bird feeder in your garden, chances are these bushy-tailed bandits are helping themselves to the food you've left out for your avian friends. It's ...

Bird feeders aren't meant to be "all wildlife" feeders—but those sneaky squirrels somehow seem to weasel their way in for a feast. Luckily, there are some strategies you can use to keep the squirrels ...