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Squirrels

Our Native Western Gray Squirrel

Our native Western Gray Squirrel is the largest gray squirrel you're likely to see at your nut box. This species of squirrel is listed as "sensitive" in Oregon and "threatened" in Washington. Read more...

Hot Meats are a Squirrel Turnoff!

You can send squirrels right back to their own feeder by offering Hot Meats in the ones you'd like to reserve for birds. They’re sunflower chips soaked in chili pepper oil -- nutritious for birds, but a turnoff to squirrels. Read more...

How to Keep Hungry Squirrels at a Distance

Watch Anne Jaeger interview Scott about how to thwart the squirrels at your feeders without driving yourself squirrelly. Read more...

Squirrels:  Backyard Buddies or Furry Felons?

When it comes to squirrels, everybody has strong opinions. Whether they raise your spirits, or just raise your blood pressure, we have a plan to help you with your squirrels. Read more...

Who’s That Squirrel?

If there's a bird feeder in your yard, chances are good that you are becoming an expert on squirrels. You might think of them as cute, furry little backyard friends, or criminal geniuses out to steal your bird food ….. or both! Active during the day, squirrels bound across lawns, skitter up and down tree trunks, and practice their telephone-line tightrope acts as they search for food. Opportunists and omnivores, they will eat nuts, seeds, plant matter, fungi, and fruit--and, they are always ready to raid a bird feeder . Read more...

Squirrel Fun Facts

Did you know these facts about our furry friends? Read more...

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