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Stop squirrels from feasting on your birdseed by employing these genius—and sometimes wily—tricks.

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 ...

Squirrels, mice, raccoons, and other animals love snacking on the bird seed you put in your feeders, making it harder for small avians to count on you when they are hungry. If this is something you're ...

Squirrel stealing peanuts from a terracotta bird feeder in a backyard. - Romaoslo/Getty Images Feeders are an easy and simple way to invite more birds to your home. However, at times these feeders can ...

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 ...

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 ...

Squirrels: Are they just rats with better PR? Be advised that this is not safe reading material for squirrel lovers, or even squirrel apologists. In my opinion, squirrels are worse than rats—smarter, ...