You could use a toy from the 1940s could help keep squirrels away from your feeders — and you may even get a show.

Squirrels are known for feasting on bird seed and, thanks to their ability to reach high places and jump daring distances, it often seems that no bird feeder is off limits. Whether it's a hanging ...

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 ...

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From elaborate obstacle courses to spinning, bungee-jumping apparatuses, people have invented ingenious ways to keep squirrels out of bird feeders. Backyard birders get discouraged when squirrels ...

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"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 ...

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