I thought I would show some fun shots I got in my area. My wife bought me a bird feeder because of my love of birds or should I say squirrel feeder. The squirrels seem to have adopted the feeder and are having some fun. I first had it near the deck but they would jump on the feeder from the deck. I moved it away so now they climb the pole and get on. This is one of the area Black Squirrels checking it out. This is a simple move for him, oh my aching back.
The Gray Squirrels are often here also taking a snack break. "Let's see, if I hang on with the back feet I can eat in comfort".
I have had a few real birds come to the feeder such as this female Cardinal. She giving me that "What are you looking at?" expression.
Here is another one that seemed to be having a bad hair day.
This is just down the street I found this. It is where a Chipmunk thinks the water drain is his personal hiding place.
These were some neighborhood fun shots this week. I hope you enjoyed the show.
The Gray Squirrels are often here also taking a snack break. "Let's see, if I hang on with the back feet I can eat in comfort".
I have had a few real birds come to the feeder such as this female Cardinal. She giving me that "What are you looking at?" expression.
Here is another one that seemed to be having a bad hair day.
This is just down the street I found this. It is where a Chipmunk thinks the water drain is his personal hiding place.
Those pesky squirrels.Something I have done is to put a slinky toy around the pole.When the squirrels jump onto it it bounces and they leave.I attached it at the top and let it hang down.Just a thought.
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I guess I'm the lucky one since my squirrels (SO FAR) don't come to our feeders. I see squirrels constantly in my yard ---but they stay in the yard... I think it's because we had such a great mast crop this past fall. The squirrels had/have plenty of those nuts!!!!
ReplyDeleteFor us, it's chipmunks. They are the problem.Such a nuisance. They do come to the deck and feeders---if they can get to them...Grrrrrrr!!!
Great new bird feeder... I love it. Hope you can get is far enough away so that the squirrels can't get on it.
Have a wonderful week. I'll post one more time in the morning--but then I'll be gone for about 9 days.
The slinky toy is a great idea~~~
Betsy
Great photo's!!
ReplyDeleteI most definitely did! Great fun with the critters, FG!
ReplyDeleteGrease up that pole with some Crisco shortening or lard and then watch the show, too.
I am just shocked that you aren't making a huge deal out of the black squirrel you have there!! Wow, he is beautiful. I have yet to see one in the wild.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun show you put on. That 'chippy' certainly took advantage of a get-away-place.
Oh my gosh, I can't believe you caught that chipmunk sticking its head out of the drain - that's an awesome shot & very funny!
ReplyDeleteThose squirrels are crazy & eating upside down? Jeez!
Really great & cool shots, Tom
the photos and commentary were very unique and fun-loving :) what a fun post:)happy friday!
ReplyDeleteI just love all your squirrels, I would take masses of photos of them, but I doubt that I would get any as good as yours. Seems they are very lithe and athletic as well as cute.
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You certainly have acrobatic squirrels in your neighborhood. I'm sure they appreciate your 'bird' feeder. We'll be glad to send you a few of our chipmunks if you want to see more.
ReplyDeleteLOL!! No keeping the squirrels away is there? They seem to find a way to the food no matter what one does. :)
ReplyDeleteA cool black squirrel!
ReplyDeletethere is so much to see if we just pay attention!!
ReplyDeleteSquirrels are such acrobats! These are cute :-) I love the chipmunk peeking out of the hole!
ReplyDeleteThose squirrels sure do have determination going for them. LOL These are great photos!
ReplyDeleteGreat fun photos of the neighborhood! I especially love the cardinal with the bad hair day.
ReplyDeleteI love watching the squirrels and how they hang upside down...or lay all draped over a limb asleep.
ReplyDeleteI like twisted fencepost's idea, that would be pretty funny to watch...haha!
ReplyDeleteGreat pics you got here, I esp like the last one of the chipmunk. :)
Great photos, Fishing Guy! I like the black squirrel!
ReplyDeleteThose were fun pictures, especially the little chipmunk. I've never seen a black squirrel before, I guess we don't have them in our parts.
ReplyDeleteHow cheeky are these. I just miss them so much.
ReplyDeleteCute pics! Love the little chipmunk-so cute!
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