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How to squirrel proof the bird feeder

If you've installed a bird feeder hoping to enjoy watching beautiful birds, you might be in for a rude awakening. Squirrels ...
Sign up for the Slatest to get the most insightful analysis, criticism, and advice out there, delivered to your inbox daily. Like a true Midwesterner, my dad has been ...
Like a true Midwesterner, my dad has been feuding with the squirrels in his backyard for years. Every few months, he comes home with a new “squirrel-proof” bird feeder, each more expensive than the ...
Discover the best conditions for our feathered friends and you'll have a yard alive with birdsong and beauty ...
Bird feeders attract colourful birds to your garden - but making one common mistake could invite rats, squirrels and predators instead ...
Feeding the birds is all fun and games until you end up feeding the squirrels instead. Lately, though, I’ve noticed some buzz around the 5-7-9 rule for bird feeders. If you’ve tried every other method ...
Tired of pigeons emptying your bird feeders? Learn the simple daily tweak that brings back UK garden birds while keeping ...
If you've noticed an unusual silence in your garden despite maintaining a well-filled birdfeeder, you might be experiencing an issue with parakeets – but there's a straightforward solution to deter ...
This is an older column, repeated to show that the weather really doesn't change from year to year!
Squirrels are regarded as cute wildlife by some people but as rodents by others. They can cause problems if there are a lot of them in your yard and you may be looking at ways to keep them out. Click ...
With H is for Hawk landing in cinemas, here's everything to know about spotting a goshawk in the UK – from sighting and ...
This increased diversity in the grey squirrel gut microbiota could indicate improved general health and immunity compared to red squirrels. It could also reflect the grey squirrel's broader diet, but ...