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Focuses on the extremes in human response to the eastern gray squirrel in the Washington, District of Columbia. Its scientific name and description; Diet and their habits; Interactions between squirrels and humans; Problems caused by the squirrels. INSET: To feed or not?..

Focuses on Americans' love-hate relationship with the gray squirrel. Physical characteristics of the gray squirrel; Dilemma faced by the Park Service in handling the problem of too many squirrels at Lafayette Park in Washington, D.C.; Areas of the United States where gray squirrels live; Tendency of gray squirrels to migrate; Food.

The article reports on the methods used by eastern gray squirrels to protect their food. Eastern gray squirrels' burying of nuts in scattered areas as large as seven acres is discussed, noting that squirrels employ deceptive caching practices to keep potential thieves from finding their food. The discovery by a professor at Wilkes University that squirrels occasionally dig decoy holes is mentioned. Also mentioned is the discovery by a professor at Central Connecticut State University that squirrels spread leaves over some areas that do not contain nuts.

Presents tips on stopping gray squirrels from raiding bird feeders in the United States. Details on the case concerning gray squirrel attack; Physical characteristics; Problems brought by squirrels to homeowners.

The article offers tips on preventing squirrels from raiding bird feeders as of October 2013. Topics include the social nature of eastern gray squirrels and their sharing of knowledge, the use of baffles to deter squirrels, and the use of weight-activated feeders that block access to seed when squirrels step on its perch.

Offers advice on how to prevent gray squirrels from stealing food from a bird feeder. Description of a style of feeder that can foil squirrels; Types of squirrel baffles; Placement of bird feeders.