You’ve lovingly filled your bird feeder with premium seed, hoping to attract a colourful chorus of British birds, from sparrows and finches to blue tits. But instead, in swoops a furry acrobat – bushy ...

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The presence of squirrels in North America is so widespread that it's nearly impossible to keep every single one of them away from your ...

Squirrels may be cute, but they can cause damage to your potted plants. Backyard squirrels can be charming to watch—until they start bothering your potted plants. These furry animals are significantly ...

Squirrels may look harmless while darting across the fence or posing on a tree branch, but once they find your garden, all bets are off. Luckily, some plants naturally send squirrels packing without ...

A few simple steps can keep your bird feed going to its intended recipients instead of those puffy-tailed sneaks. By John Alexander Published Jul 26, 2025 1:00 PM EDT We may earn revenue from the ...

Squirrels can do a lot of damage to your garden. While they're mostly known for eating nuts and seeds, they actually aren't picky creatures. Squirrels also consume berries, squash, and peas. If you ...

Keeping squirrels out of winter beds matters because these curious critters can dig up bulbs and damage young plants. Covering beds with hardware cloth or dense plants blocks digging and removes easy ...

Baffles and pole-mounted feeders block squirrel access if placed strategically. Cayenne-mixed seed and caged feeders provide mixed results for squirrel control. Clean feeder areas and offer squirrels ...

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroom. Read our AI Policy. Fall’s arrival in North Carolina means sightings of the Northern Cardinal, American Goldfinch and Carolina Chickadee may become more ...