You’ll spot squirrels nibbling nuts, raiding bird feeders, or sniffing around your garden. Squirrels eat a wide mix of foods—mostly nuts, seeds, fruits, fungi, and sometimes insects or eggs—so you can bet they’ll try almost anything edible you leave outside. If you want to attract, avoid, or squirrel-proof an area, this post will show what…
You can learn to call squirrels with just a bit of practice and a couple of simple tools. A clear, short bark or a sharp distress sound usually brings curious squirrels in for a closer look, letting you spot or study them much faster. This article covers how squirrel calls work, which noises to try,…
Let’s get right to it. If you want to say “squirrel” in French, the word you’re looking for is écureuil. Try pronouncing it like “ay-kuh-ROI”—but don’t stress if it takes a few tries. That French “r” and the way the vowels run together can trip you up at first. Let’s talk about how to make…
You can actually keep squirrels from ruining your bird-feeding setup with a few clever tricks. Try a weight-activated or caged feeder, pick seeds squirrels usually hate, and toss on a baffle or slippery pole to block their climbs. Mixing these steps makes it tough for most squirrels to steal your birdseed, but birds can still…
You can keep squirrels away from your suet without blocking birds if you use a little strategy. Smart placement, simple barriers, and squirrel-safe deterrents let birds feed while keeping those crafty squirrels at bay. Try a mix of a cage or baffle, plain or spicy (capsaicin) suet, and some careful feeder placement. Most squirrels will…
Squirrels steal seed, chew parts, and scare away the birds you actually want. But you can outsmart them with a few clever moves: put feeders where squirrels can’t jump, add baffles or weight-sensitive feeders, and choose seeds they don’t care for. These tricks usually keep most squirrels at bay, giving birds a chance to enjoy…
Squirrels keep stealing your Bird Buddy’s seed and scaring off the birds you actually want to watch. You can protect your feeder with a few easy fixes that block squirrels from climbing poles or leaping from nearby trees. Try a properly placed baffle, move the feeder at least 10 feet from jump-off points, and go…
You might picture squirrel monkeys splashing around in a stream, but honestly, that’s not really their style. Squirrel monkeys usually stay clean by rolling in dust or sand and grooming each other—water baths aren’t their go-to. These habits keep them healthy up in the treetops. If you watch them, you’ll spot them rolling in dry…
Want to get better at hunting squirrels? Focus on three things: moving quietly, timing it right, and keeping your aim steady. If you get these down, you’ll probably find yourself taking home more squirrels and spending less time scratching your head in the woods. Let’s talk about the gear you actually need, how squirrels act,…
Ever watched a squirrel and found yourself both amused and a little baffled by how they manage to eat just about anything? Squirrels rely on their sharp teeth, nimble paws, and wild climbing skills to strip bark, crack open nuts, swipe eggs, and nibble on fruits or mushrooms. They gnaw with their ever-growing incisors, grip…