Add Yahoo as a preferred source to see more of our stories on Google. Rat on a bird feeder trying to get sunflower seeds. - Poggensee/Shutterstock One of the most discouraging sights for anyone who ...

There's nothing quite like the simple joy of watching colorful birds flock to your backyard feeder. But then, a familiar foe appears: the squirrel. These acrobatic, little thieves can empty a feeder ...

Squirrel stealing peanuts from a terracotta bird feeder in a backyard. - Romaoslo/Getty Images Feeders are an easy and simple way to invite more birds to your home. However, at times these feeders can ...

One of the most discouraging sights for anyone who puts up a bird feeder is discovering that the visitors enjoying it aren't birds but rats. You head out to refill the feeder, expecting to see ...