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 ...

Let's be honest: there's no such thing as completely squirrel-proof bird feeders. But you can cut down on squirrels' visits by trying these feeders and tips.

If you've done what you can to deter squirrels from invading your bird feeder, but they're still approaching from the ground, ...

Paul Cappiello's bird feeders attract woodpeckers, sparrows, chickadees, cardinals and more to his home in Louisville's Highlands neighborhood. Growing up in the suburban New York City area, ...

Here’s how to discourage squirrels from becoming a nuisance in your home and garden.

"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 ...

I loved having a feeder. So did the squirrels. They climbed the tree, shimmied down the rope and drained the feeder – seed ...

Dear Heloise: Glen Allen from Virginia wrote that he feeds squirrels and birds small pieces of regular or butter-topped bread. Glen said that the squirrels like it so much, they request more, and he ...

Source: Charles J. Sharp, via Wikimedia Commons. Distributed under a CC BY-SA 4.0 license. Eastern gray squirrels (Sciurus carolinensis) listen in to birds’ conversations for cues about nearby ...

To keep squirrels out of bird feeders, using bird seed coated in hot pepper oil is an effective solution. When using pepper-treated seed, wear gloves and avoid making your own mixture to prevent ...