Harassing a Squirrel

Hello, Yesterday I came home to see a squirrel hanging on the birdfeeder. I came on the deck and told it, “Get off of there. Go away.” It moved but not really off the deck. I went closer and yelled again. It moved some more. It was almost within touching distance. I stamped my feet and repeated my advice. Finally, it left and ran up a close tree. Today I saw it back on the feeder. I raced downstairs, grabbed a broom, and proceeded to chase and run at it. It moved away very quickly to that tree. Later I saw it coming back on the deck. I opened the upstairs window, put my head close to the window, and yelled, “Get out of here. This is for the birds.” That squirrel ran up the tree. It must recognize my voice. But then it came sneaking back. “Oh no, it is back again.” I told Leroy. This time it was not impressed with the window yell. Once again for me it was time to go downstairs, grab the broom and go out. We were gone for a while. It was once again on the feeder. Leroy commented, “They are smart. It knew you were gone and it could do what it wanted.” I guess the squirrel is winning since I cannot be glued to the window all day. Paula