Stumping the squirrels!
@JamesHxstatic (29410)
Eugene, Oregon
December 28, 2017 1:48pm CST
Stumping these clever furry bandits is no easy task. It does provide some acrobatic entertainment though. One or more of them had easily figured out how to gain access to my suet feeders hanging just outside the window at the breakfast table.
I wondered if a "baffle" like the dome red rain shelter from my hummingbird feeder would baffle these bozos. It worked so far. Eating breakfast this morning, we were entertained by this one who had no trouble getting to the feeders, but could not hang over the side of the red dome far enough to reach the good stuff.
He tried for about 15 minutes, then gave up. I know he will try again.
The light was very poor, but I had to get some photos of the antics.
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@sallypup (69160)
• Centralia, Washington
29 Dec 17
@JamesHxstatic Mom sure hated those squirrels robbing her bird feeders.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
29 Dec 17
Thank you! I hope to remain coherent for some years, if the little buggers don't drive me to more drink.
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@Namelesss (3364)
• United States
30 Jun 18
@sallypup My mom was the same way for a long time. Then one day she had an attitude adjustment and decided life without squirrels would be boring indeed. From then on she made sure the squirrles not only had food (usually peanut butter) but that they had to puzzle out how to get to it if they wanted it bad enough.
We spent many wonderful mornings at her little kitchen table watching the battle between the mocking birds, squirrels and the local tom cat. That poor cat never won, lol.
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@rebelann (117209)
• El Paso, Texas
29 Dec 17
Wow, that's a really good shot @JamesHxstatic it ain't easy gettin pot shots of wildlife.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
29 Dec 17
@rebelann Thanks, he was about four or five feet away outside the window.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
29 Dec 17
Thank you! One other view here.
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@celticeagle (189820)
• Boise, Idaho
29 Dec 17
They are busy this winter. I have a family of three in my tree out back. Fun to watch them scamper and play along the limbs.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
29 Dec 17
Yes it is. They are quite active.
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@changjiangzhibin89 (17239)
• China
29 Dec 17
This time ,he could do nothing about it,but I think this agile rodent won't throw up the cards and he may make it- reach the good stuff next time .
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
29 Dec 17
He will keep trying I know. I may have to get a larger dome.
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@LadyDuck (502208)
• Italy
29 Dec 17
@JamesHxstatic I have scrolled down to see the photo, this little guy is funny.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
29 Dec 17
@LadyDuck Yes, he hung upside down but the dome was slick and he knew he could not get to the food.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
29 Dec 17
I have no doubt, Anna. I added another photo from yesterday morning.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
29 Dec 17
My brain is bigger, but he is a crafty little rodent.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
29 Dec 17
@JudyEv Hmm...where have I heard that before?
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
29 Dec 17
I don't have as many as JJ showed in his photo here, but there are plenty.
@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
28 Dec 17
We get crows and starlings, but strays or stray people.
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@JohnRoberts (109841)
• Los Angeles, California
28 Dec 17
Maybe he will slip and fall on his furry rump.
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@JamesHxstatic (29410)
• Eugene, Oregon
29 Dec 17
They do that a lot, but are quite resilient.
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@teamfreak16 (43573)
• Denver, Colorado
31 Dec 17
By the way, I got your message, but cannot reply (it's this phone.) I hadn't heard of them, but checking them out is on my list as I try to get caught up. I'll definitely let you know.
