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 ...

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If you welcome birds into your backyard or garden by keeping your bird feeders filled and inviting, you know all too well how pesky squirrels can throw a wrench in the works. These cunning creatures ...

Q: We have squirrels that just will not leave our bird feeders alone. We have the prettiest cardinals, chickadees, blue jays and other birds, but the squirrels just keep hogging the feeders. We have ...