To keep away squirrels, place it on a u003ca href=u0022https://amzn.to/3oBl4Q4u0022 target=u0022_blanku0022 rel=u0022noreferrer noopener nofollowu0022u003ebird feeding pole 4-5 ft off the ground with a baffleu003c/au003e. It should be in an open area where birds can easily see it and so squirrels can’t jump on it. You can also place it on a tree to attract certain birds like woodpeckers, but keep in mind that squirrels may get to it.u003cbr/u003eu003cbr/u003eTo keep the suet from melting and fresh, avoid sunny areas. You also want to prevent any birds from flying into windows by keeping them away from the house.