The squirrels have finally learned how to defeat my bird feeder. One will jump to the right side of the top while a second jumps to the left side of the bottom. The torque detaches the bottom – and the seeds fall. The squirrels don’t seem to mind the five foot drop.
It was only a matter of time, now to try something else. Those little critters are smart.
The set up I have now is working pretty well. Of course, I have a small fortune invested in it, but it will probably save me that in bird seed in no time. The Yankee Flipper is pretty heavy duty as well as having entertainment value. The platform feeder with an externder arm and squirrel baffle seems to keep them out of that. I plan to add another Droll Yankee feeder in the back. Haven't decided what model yet.