One would think a bird feeder hung from the proper height and distance away from a tree would be safe from plundering but not if thief is hip to how its hung. Check out this impressive bit of problem solving for a black bear with a hankering for a snack. The homeowners were good sports about it and couldn’t help but laugh. If you live and bear country and insist on having a bird feeder learn best practices HERE.

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