Outwitting Squirrels: 101 Cunning Stratagems to Reduce Dramatically the Egregious Misappropriation of Seed from Your Birdfeeder by Squirrels [Paperback]

Bill Adler Jr. (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: September 1, 1996

This book illustrates and explains a series of strategems to keep squirrels from eating and ruining yards and gardens when more traditional tactics fail.

Editorial Reviews

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"An indispensable guidebook." -- Country Almanac

About the Author

Bill Adler Jr. is an aerobatic pilot and the president of Adler & Robin Books, Inc., a literary agency.

Product Details

• Paperback: 208 pages
• Publisher: Chicago Review Press; Second edition, Revised and Even Craftie edition (September 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1556523025
• ISBN-13: 978-1556523021
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.8 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (22 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #82,986 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #81 in Books > Science & Math > Nature & Ecology > Reference

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39 of 40 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A definite stocking-stuffer for any birding friends, November 11, 2001

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This review is from: Outwitting Squirrels: 101 Cunning Stratagems to Reduce Dramatically the Egregious Misappropriation of Seed from Your Birdfeeder by Squirrels (Paperback)

There are some books that you just HAVE to have - if only because the topic they're on is so funny. This is one of those! Not only that, but it actually is handy for birders, in a practical way.

Whether you like or don't like squirrels, you have to account for them when you're trying to feed birds. Otherwise your birds end up with no food and you have many fat squirrels running around. This book gives you ways to handle this situation whether you mind the squirrels, or just want them to be in their own area.

It rates various feeders, complete with photos, showing you the drawbacks and benefits of each one. It talks about different kids of food, and different ways you can work with them to make them bird-only. It gives you ways to distract the squirrels. And it's REALLY funny!

A must-buy for any birder on your present list, and tuck one into your own stocking, too.

22 of 24 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent. Solid, practical advice with humor and style., March 3, 1999

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Larry Kahaner "www.AK-47book.com" (Mclean, VA USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Outwitting Squirrels: 101 Cunning Stratagems to Reduce Dramatically the Egregious Misappropriation of Seed from Your Birdfeeder by Squirrels (Paperback)

We all love those furry little creatures but there comes a time when you must say "enough." With wit and humor, Bill Adler offers practical advice on how to keep squirrels from ruining your fun, hurting your lawn and gardens and taking food from the bird feeder. It's a must for anyone who owns a home.

20 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Funny and Informative, February 26, 1999

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This review is from: Outwitting Squirrels: 101 Cunning Stratagems to Reduce Dramatically the Egregious Misappropriation of Seed from Your Birdfeeder by Squirrels (Paperback)

I love both birds and squirrels. I don't mind feeding the squirrels, I just don't want them destroying my bird feeders. With the help of this book I was able to set up a bird feeding station that was safe from squirrels but also had a ground feeder just for them. It's a great book.