This is supposed to be a 'squirrel proof' bird feeder, but it didn't out-smart one particularly crafty critter when he turned up in a British garden. The feeder had flummoxed his friends but this ...

Build a better mousetrap? How about build a better squirrel-proof bird feeder? The files of the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office are full of inventions that promise to do just that.

Just as not all dog lovers love all dogs, not all bird feeders want to feed all birds. Blackbirds, grackles and starlings are prone to overserving themselves and driving away desirables, such as th… ...

Even a covered bird feeder or guard can keep rodents from climbing atop of your feeder. The most effective measure you can take is to maintain cleanliness, both inside and outside your home.