Names like "feathered fiend" and "flying vermin" could accurately describe those pesky squirrel-feeder thieves. Many of you probably have a squirrel feeder, and you have a problem with birds. Most people however, have the reverse problem, but those people just like feathers better than fur even though squirrels and humans are mammals and birds are not!
Keeping birds off your squirrel feeder is probably not the easiest thing to do, but here are some suggestions:
Instead of using your current feeder, you can buy a small box (not a paper one) with a lid. Make sure there is a screen on the top so the squirrels can smell the food inside. They will be able to lift the lid and take the food. Birds can't do this.
If you still want to use your current feeder, place an ear of corn on the spike (if there is one) instead of putting loose food on your feeder. You can also put shelled peanuts through the spike if they don't break.
Here's a picture of a squirrel feeder in my side yard, with a squirrel on it:
This Pro-Squirrel Ring site is
owned by 
Andrew Watts. 
