squirrel deterrence

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

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Safflower Bird Seed

Safflower bird seed is a useful option when you want to feed cardinals and other seed-eating birds while making the feeder less attractive to some squirrels and blackbirds. It is not a guaranteed pest-proof seed, and Cornell notes that most birds still prefer sunflower when both are available. If feeder activity drops after a switch, … 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

Good seed and a good feeder can still underperform if the setup puts birds in an exposed or collision-prone spot. A practical bird feeder setup balances safe access to cover, window-collision prevention, squirrel control, refill access, and a clear view from the house. Treat the measurements in this topic as starting points rather than biological … Read more