If your gonna go down
go down swinging.
...Fred Astaire
This brown squirrel was caught eating from the bird feeder. I got so frustrated yesterday, I brought in both bird feeders. However, when I woke up today, the birds were staring at me and wondering where they went...so I took them back outside and hung them up again. A squirrel is a better problem solver than I am...haha!
Look at the stretch he's got to make in order to get in the feeder! It's a wonder he doesn't fall off!. Before I switched to my squirrel proof feeder, I used to grease the pole my feeder was on (with vaseline). It was the only way I could keep them off- until they figured out they could just jump up on to the feeder and by-pass the pole!
The squirrel problem is one that so many of us face. We have moved to squirrel proof feeders now - but it doesnt stop them trying. Great shot to show just what they get up to.
@olivetreeann They are the most clever creatures (and frustrating too), aren't they?!? I don't mind feeding them too but not when they get 90% and the birds are lucky if they get 10%. I had a couple of squirrels I really liked and gave them names but I haven't seen them this year.
@helenhall The only problem is that the mourning doves require a platform feeder so the squirrels think it is an all you can eat buffet plate! :)
@helenhall The only problem is that the mourning doves require a platform feeder so the squirrels think it is an all you can eat buffet plate! :)
Ian