If you received a new feeder for Christmas, here is what some experts say is the perfect spot.  They recommend you follow the 5-7-9 rule.

       This means the bottom of the feeder should be at least five feet above the ground, seven feet away from a fence, shrub, tree or other object, and in a location, that is at least nine from below an overhanging limb.

       Some experts say that this will help keep squirrels from raiding bird feeders.  While this might help, I suspect placing a feeder in such a location will not make the feeder 100% squirrel-proof. 

       If you erect your new feeder in such a location, let me know how it works.