Attracting birds without feeding the neighborhood squirrels comes down to understanding how squirrels move and what they refuse to eat. Baffles and feeder designs usually fail because they are placed incorrectly in the yard. By combining strict pole placement rules with targeted seed choices like safflower, you can naturally shut squirrels out. Here is exactly … Read more
Does safflower deter squirrels? The short answer is yes, in most normal backyard conditions, safflower seed is a highly effective squirrel deterrent. However, it is not a magical, impenetrable forcefield. Safflower works as a frustration and slowdown mechanism because of its bitter taste, but extremely hungry squirrels or persistent pest birds may eventually adapt to … Read more
Northern Cardinals will happily eat both sunflower and safflower seeds, but safflower holds one massive advantage that sunflower simply cannot match. If you are tired of watching squirrels and flocking blackbirds empty your feeders before the redbirds even get a chance, this thick-shelled white seed is your best defense. However, switching your yard over to … Read more