Birds such as Blue Jays, Cardinals, Woodpeckers, Chickadees, nuthatches and titmice love to gather peanuts from platform Feeders Establish a Regular feeding area with peanuts for squirrels which will help keep them out of or divert them away from wild bird Feeders. Squirrels are best fed in their own special wood and metal feeder, designed specifically to challenge them. So treat them with whole peanuts and watch the fun begin!