Steffie - I have the same problem with squirrels. That spring action bird feeder will NOT help. Trust me - I watch them get into it every day.
Here's what you need!
Watch the video - it's a riot! (well, at least to boring chicks like me

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Also use safflower seed - they still eat it, but it takes them longer to empty the feeder. The racoons, bears and deer eat all my bird food also AND empty out the hummingbird feeder every single freaking night.
But like you, I LOVE living in the woods!
