We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. If you want to welcome birds to your yard and do what you can to keep them healthy, one thing you can do is to hang a feeder on a pole or a ...

Rat on a bird feeder trying to get sunflower seeds. - Poggensee/Shutterstock One of the most discouraging sights for anyone who puts up a bird feeder is discovering that the visitors enjoying it ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." You’ve lovingly filled your bird feeder with premium seed, hoping to attract a colorful chorus of finches ...

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 ...

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 ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Baffles and pole-mounted feeders block squirrel access if placed strategically. Cayenne-mixed seed and caged feeders provide mixed ...