How to keep squirrels away from bird feeders?

Try these crafty tricks to stop squirrels from eating all of your bird seed. read more

3. If you’re truly desperate to keep squirrels out of bird feeders, set up a small squirrel feeding area on the ground a good distance away from your feeders. Though you will have to sacrifice some bird seed occasionally, it should keep the pests occupied and let the birds feed in peace. read more

By far, the most effective method of keeping squirrels out of the bird food is to mount the feeders well away from trees, walls, or anything a squirrel can climb onto and jump to your feeder from, and make all the supports as inaccessible to squirrels as possible. read more

In the end, squirrels are just as much a part of backyard wildlife as cardinals, jays, and finches. While it is possible to squirrel-proof a bird feeder and deter furry visitors from frequent meals, an occasional squirrel visit is to be expected at any backyard feeder. read more