Squirrels can be found in all sorts of habitats, from boreal forests to suburban backyards. But let’s be honest; you don’t ...

Once leaves drop in the fall, spotting nests in deciduous trees is easy. But birds likely didn’t build every structure you ...

A great window-gazing pleasure is watching how the backyard squirrels can contort themselves into amazing and often comical positions to steal seed from my neighbor's bird feeder. While I might ...

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 ...

One of the most rewarding gifts received in a backyard is the company of birds: our year-round native birds, travelers, and the winter visitors. Enjoying these guests should be easy — some seed mix, a ...

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 ...

Do squirrels at your bird feeders drive you nuts? You’re not alone. One of the most common questions we get here at Birds & ...

Reduce other garden incentives for squirrels by putting fine wire mesh over veg patches and removing fallen fruit, as well as planting squirrel-repellent flowers such as daffodils and alliums, he ...

If pesky squirrels have been plundering your bird feeder, can the minty smell of pennyroyal help keep them at bay? Here's ...

There's nothing more frustrating than filling your bird feeder only to watch squirrels swoop in, scare off the birds, and devour every last seed. If you're tired of playing defense against these bushy ...

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 ...