Spring

[over9five]

Yes, totally agree with you there. Although 80 and sunny every day is tempting.

Have I mentioned I'll be in the Bahamas next week?

 

[scratch]

Have I mentioned I'll be in the Bahamas next week?

Too many times......

I'm sitting at home on vacation this week. I got my smoker full of meat and I'm about to pop the cap off a Sammy's.

 

[texan]

I can't multi-quote because I'm "special" and not in that good kind of way. In regards to squirrels...yes, they can be a problem, but I love em'. They're one of God's little creatures and I feed them too. They do eat my bird seed and that is very expensive, so I offer them peanuts. As a matter of fact I hand feed them when they come to the door looking for more. They're gentle creatures and my cats love to watch them.

You can try to squirrel proof your feeders by putting a rounded bowl on top of your feeders. They'll jump on top, but slide right off. You can also crisco or butter the pole and they'll slide down. I've also got a slinky and I've heard if you attach it to the base of the bird feeder they can't climb it, but I haven't put it up yet. Oh one last thing, they make something called a "baffle" and it's supposed to stop them from climbing as well, but it's expensive. Me and my squirrels have an agreement, leave my beautiful flowers alone, and you can eat the birdseed and peanuts.

Anyhoo, happy spring to all.

I feed them also. Raw peanuts.
My photos.

 

[texan]

But when I throw a handful of peanuts out, the Bluejays come in and obtain them also. My video
DSCF3956 - YouTube

 

[texan]

Then again, the cardinals love peanuts also. This one is older and battle harden.
DSCF3955 - YouTube

 

[moreluck]

I used to have a wild bird feeder.......until I found full grown Norwegian Roof Rats inside the glass container......there's only a 'slit' for an opening.

I quit.......no snow here, the birds can fend for themselves.

 

[UpstateNYUPSer(Ret)]

Yeah, we wouldn't want birds from Mexico mooching from your bird feeder.

 

[texan]

Ok back to Spring........ (I like that rat MoreLuck) Funny
None yet but I await blooms here and my rose garden to come forth.
Last years picture. My photo. I am tired of winter here.

 

[moreluck]

Yeah, we wouldn't want birds from Mexico mooching from your bird feeder.

Rats are not "birds from Mex." I have no idea what you are talking about and neither do you.

 

[serenity now]

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You can try to squirrel proof your feeders by putting a rounded bowl on top of your feeders. They'll jump on top, but slide right off. You can also crisco or butter the pole and they'll slide down. I've also got a slinky and I've heard if you attach it to the base of the bird feeder they can't climb it, but I haven't put it up yet. Oh one last thing, they make something called a "baffle" and it's supposed to stop them from climbing as well, but it's expensive. Me and my squirrels have an agreement, leave my beautiful flowers alone, and you can eat the birdseed and peanuts.

Anyhoo, happy spring to all.

there is no way to squirrel proof a bird feeder * got one squirrel i named Karl (Wallenda) * he got pissed when i put a piece of stovepipe around the post to prevent climbing * so now he starts 100 ft. away and walks down the electrical service entrance (no net) until he is over the feeder * drops down 3.5 ft. to the top of the post where he turns upside down holding on to the top of the post with his rear legs while his front tree-rat arms are raking seed out of the tray to his buddies on the ground * then he leaps to the ground to join in on the feast * sumbeach!

 

[moreluck]

For the east coasters.....Happy spring...

 

[texan]

there is no way to squirrel proof a bird feeder * got one squirrel i named Karl (Wallenda) * he got pissed when i put a piece of stovepipe around the post to prevent climbing * so now he starts 100 ft. away and walks down the electrical service entrance (no net) until he is over the feeder * drops down 3.5 ft. to the top of the post where he turns upside down holding on to the top of the post with his rear legs while his front tree-rat arms are raking seed out of the tray to his buddies on the ground * then he leaps to the ground to join in on the feast * sumbeach!

I agree The Most High gave them cunning insight to obtain food from bird feeders.

They are something. They run in front of cars, they seem dumb, but when it comes to bird feeders............

Houdini has nothing on them when it comes to this challenge.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YMMRnVYOrdg

 

[gingerkat]

My roses are in bloom all year long - yay! I hate gardening, but in memory of my mum, I planted 60 gladiolas today as they were her favorite. I know they should be up and blooming by late June.

p.s. Thanks Texan for those squirrel pics...they made me smile!

 

[UnconTROLLed]

there is no way to squirrel proof a bird feeder

Check out the Yankee Flipper Bird feeder! I bought one for a family member a few years ago, works like a charm and so entertaining!

[video=youtube;5A-7g-fl3g8]http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5A-7g-fl3g8[/video]

 

[gingerkat]

Oh sleeve I'm their squirrel mama, I can't, just can't

 

[UnconTROLLed]

Oh sleeve I'm their squirrel mama, I can't, just can't

 

[UnconTROLLed]

Just an observation, I saw what looked to be an Eastern Phoebe today. Honestly, it's the first time I recall seeing a bird since Christmas, though that may have to do with cabin fever more than anything. Spring has sprung!

 

[BSWALKS]

Happy Spring from the great white north.

Nice view. Must be really nice when everything greens up & in the fall too.

 

[UnconTROLLed]

Nice view. Must be really nice when everything greens up & in the fall too.

Yeah, the green up can't come soon enough, right? I'm jealous of those who have Spring right now.

 

[DS]

Last here here it was 22 celsius, today it was-1.
But in 4 months we'll be complaining about the heat.
Us Canucks like talking about the weather.