Each year I put up feeders in the garden and endeavour to keep them topped up, especially through the cold spells and when I’m going to be away.  The garden has a strong ‘community’ of grey squirrels so I have to make sure I only use (expensive and sophisticated) “squirrel-proof” feeders so that they don’t scoff the food meant for the birds.  

As you can see, the feeders really are completely foolproof but, unfortunately, grey squirrels are no fools. 

Not to worry, the rate that this one has been getting through my high quality suet and grain balls will mean that, very soon, it will end up so fat that it won’t be able to slip through through those bars.