(Birds do not have enough weight, but squirrels do.) The best I’ve tried and keep going back to are ... patio chairs or raised beds. The pole for your bird feeder should be far enough away ...

“You can’t keep squirrels ... for keeping squirrels off your feeders: · Use a baffle. This protective plastic or metal shield prevents squirrels from climbing up poles or onto the tops ...

But what’s not fun? When they gnaw on your bird feeder or take up residence in your attic. “You can’t keep squirrels completely away from your home and garden,” says Michael Mengak ...