squirrel deterrence

Safflower Bird Seed: The One Seed Squirrels Hate and Cardinals Love

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Safflower Bird Seed

Safflower bird seed is unique in the backyard feeding hobby because it solves two major problems at the exact same time. It acts as a magnet for highly desirable songbirds while naturally driving away the pests that drain your feeders. However, if you simply swap your current seed for a bag of safflower overnight, you … Read more

How to Set Up a Bird Feeder: Most People Get the Placement Wrong From Day One

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How To Set Up A Bird Feeder

You can buy the perfect equipment and fill it with the highest quality premium seed available, but if you put it in the wrong place, you have already lost. Proper bird feeder setup requires balancing bird safety, squirrel deterrence, and your own viewing experience. Once you know exactly how to measure these distances and heights, … Read more